Associate​/Full Professor of Wildlife Health

Position overview

Position:
Associate/Full Professor of Wildlife Health

Salary:
The current base pay range is $202,200 - $338,300. Off-scale salaries and other components of pay may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications and experience.

Open date:
January 5, 2026

Next review date:
Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:
January 4, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION AVAILABLE:
Associate/Full Professor of Wildlife Health

SALARY:
The current base pay range is $202,200 - $338,300. Off-scale salaries and other components of pay may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications and experience.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Veterinarian with expertise in free-ranging wildlife population health and conservation.
• Demonstrated aptitude and experience in leading national and international wildlife health non-governmental organizations and programs, including fiscal management and strategic planning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work in a collegial team atmosphere.
• Teaching and mentoring experience in both didactic and field settings.

Preferred qualifications (not required)

• Advanced degree (MS and/or PhD) preferred.
• Board certification in ACZM or ACVPM preferred.
• Highest consideration given to applicants with an established programmatic management and research focus in wildlife health.

• Administration:
  Serve as the Director of the Karen
  
  C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center (WHC), providing general oversight and supervision of Directors of multiple programs and projects (e.g., Sea Doc Society, Gorilla Doctors, Oiled Wildlife Care Network, California Carnivore project). The Directorship represents ~25% time and a renewable five-year appointment. Roles and responsibilities for the WHC Director are available at the provided link.
• Teaching:
  Deliver lectures and laboratories in the DVM curriculum focused on free-ranging wildlife health and conservation; lead externship and residency training programs; participate in graduate programs (MS, PhD, MPVM).
• Research:
  Develop an applied, conservation-oriented research program in wildlife health; lead research projects involving veterinary students, residents, and graduate students; publish results in professional journals.
• Service:
  Engage in university and public service through committees, professional organizations, continuing education, and other activities.
• Professional Competence:
  Advance the discipline of free-ranging wildlife health locally, nationally, and internationally; establish a reputation for excellence in wildlife health.

About UC Davis: UC Davis is a public university with a broad mission in veterinary medicine. The campus is located in Davis, CA, near Sacramento, Napa Valley, San Francisco, and Lake Tahoe. UC Davis offers a generous benefits package and retirement plans.

Application materials should include: letter of intent, curriculum vitae, statements on leadership/management style, research program, teaching philosophy, four professional references, and an Authorization to Release Information form. Apply at the University’s online submission program (URL provided in the description). This recruitment is conducted at the associate/full professor rank.

EEO statement:
The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Davis supports family-friendly recruitment practices.

Document requirements

• Letter of Intent outlining interest, qualifications, and career goals.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Statement of Leadership/Management Style.
• Statement of Research.
• Statement of Teaching and Capacity-Strengthening Philosophy.
• Authorization to Release Information form.

Reference requirements
: 4 required (contact information only).

Apply link: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF
07440

Help contact: pmazanet

The Karen

C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center (WHC) is a self-supporting UC Davis SVM Center of Excellence within the One Health Institute. Its programs include the Oiled Wildlife Care Network, Sea Doc Society, and Gorilla Doctors, with an annual operating budget of $7-8M and 2-3 dozen staff and partners. The WHC collaborates with state and federal agencies and non-profit organizations.

Davis, CA