Associate/Full Professor in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery | United Arab Emirates University | Department of Veterinary Medicine

Job Description

The Department of Veterinary Medicine at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a senior academic appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape a growing clinical teaching facility and strengthen regional leadership in equine and camel health, welfare, and performance medicine within the UAE and the wider GCC.

Position Overview:
The successful candidate will contribute strategically to the development of a modern veterinary clinical education ecosystem and play a leading role in establishing large-animal clinical services, experimental training platforms, and translational research programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality lectures, practical sessions, and clinical instruction in large animal medicine and surgery
• Lead and contribute to the establishment of a veterinary clinical teaching facility at the Al Foah University Farm
• Collaborate in the development of a comprehensive clinical skills laboratory focused on large animal procedures
• Actively participate in the development and continuous enhancement of the clinical veterinary curriculum
• Engage in scholarly research in large animal medicine and surgery
• Provide academic and professional mentorship to veterinary students
• Participate actively in outreach activities and continuing education programs
• Build and strengthen partnerships with farms, racing stables, camel breeders, veterinary clinics, and governmental stakeholders
• Undertake departmental and college administrative responsibilities
• Maintain active involvement in the provision of professional large animal veterinary services
• Serve as Clinical Coordinator with primary responsibility for large animal clinical training

Minimum Qualification:

• PhD or equivalent degree in Veterinary Medicine and/or Veterinary Surgery with specialization relevant to large animal medicine and surgery
• Board certification (or board-eligible status with completion within 1–2 years) from a recognized veterinary specialty entity
• Extensive academic experience teaching large animal medicine and surgery
• Active clinical research profile with publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a developing clinical teaching environment

Preferred Qualification:

• Veterinary professional licensure or authorization to practice veterinary medicine from European or other internationally accredited jurisdictions
• Clinical experience in endoscopic diagnostics in large animal practice
• Clinical experience in evidence-informed complementary and alternative veterinary medicine relevant to large animal practice

About UAEU:
The Department of Veterinary Medicine is committed to academic excellence, research innovation, and the development of veterinary education in the UAE. This position supports the College’s accreditation and quality assurance objectives.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Location: United Arab Emirates University