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Assistant Teaching Professor in Equine Internal Medicine

Employer
University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with education, training, and experience
Closing date
Feb 19, 2022

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Practice Area
Large Animal, Equine
Position Type
Veterinary Internist / Specialist
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Academia

The University of Missouri (MU), College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) invites applications for a full-time nontenure track Equine Internal Medicine Assistant Teaching Professor position in Equine Internal Medicine of the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery.  Details about position, MU and Columbia are posted online   https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic , job reference # 40137.

We are seeking a candidate with interest in practicing cutting edge internal medicine, a passion for teaching, a team player, and a desire for continual professional improvement. The successful candidate will:

  • Provide clinical instruction for students (professional and graduate), interns, and residents in equine internal medicine utilizing the caseload of the Veterinary Health Center (VHC) and by providing cutting-edge medical care to equine patients in our teaching hospital and ambulatory medicine services.
  • Contribute to the professional and graduate curriculum by participating in classroom and laboratory instruction. Opportunities for online instruction are possible.
  • Represent the University, College, and VHC through outreach activities for animal-owning public, referring veterinarians, or other relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide telephone consultation to veterinarians regarding medical issues.
  • Participate with other faculty and house officers in after-hours call.
  • Contribute to the discovery process by participating in clinical, resident or house officer research. NTT faculty are highly encouraged to have intramurally funded research programs and to collaborate with other faculty members on externally funded research.
  • Participate in faculty governance activities and provide service to the department, college, and university as well as to the profession, as appropriate.

Distribution of effort will be based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, career goals, and the needs of the equine internal medicine section.

Minimum Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent degree
  • Completion of a residency designed to meet the requirements for certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Large Animal Internal Medicine), or the European College of Equine Internal Medicine
  • Valid Driver’s License

Candidates will be evaluated on:

  • Educational and professional achievement
  • Clinical experience
  • Teaching proficiency
  • Letters of reference
  • Teaching philosophy and diversity and research statements
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a regular or faculty license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Missouri 
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain DEA and BNDD certificates.  
  • Board certification in the ACVIM (Large Animal Internal Medicine) or European College of Equine Internal Medicine
  • Eligibility for USDA Accreditation Category II

Application materials must be submitted online: https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic job reference # 40137.  Interested candidates should be prepared to attach:

  1. a letter stating professional interests and career goals;
  2. professional transcript(s);
  3. contact information (including email addresses) for three references;
  4. a curriculum vitae; and
  5. a teaching philosophy, diversity statement and research statement.

If you have questions about the online application process, please consult Human Resources web sites: email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu or call (573)882-7976.

Applications will be reviewed until a well-qualified candidate can be identified and hired.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Philip J. Johnson, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, DACVIM, DECEIM

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine

Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

900 East Campus Drive

Columbia, MO 65211

Phone: 573-882-3513; Fax: 573-884-0173

mailto: johnsonpj@missouri.edu

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with education, training, and experience.

This position is eligible for university benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on university benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination based on their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information, call the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

EEO IS THE LAW

To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:

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Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff, and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery, and excellence.

Our Campus and Our Community

MU’s Veterinary Health Center is a state-of-the-art teaching and medical services facility for companion animals as well as livestock. Columbia, MO is an ideal location for such a teaching hospital. The population of central Missouri and reasonable proximity to St. Louis and Kansas City provide for a robust emergency and referral caseload.

MU is a nationally competitive, global university. Many states fund separate research and land-grant universities, but Missouri combines those roles at its flagship institution. MU is both a land-grant university with a statewide mission of service to citizens and Missouri’s largest public research university. Mizzou is one of only five universities nationwide that offers law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus. The equine internal medicine service has a long history of cooperative projects with other university units. Missouri has consistently ranked in the top 10 states with respect to its equine population.

MU is a national leader in internal medicine, in which researchers collaborate by sharing discoveries, innovations and treatments for humans and animals. For more about the College of Veterinary Medicine and our impact on Missouri, the nation, and the world, go to:

• University of Missouri/College of Veterinary Medicine: http://cvm.missouri.edu/

• Veterinary Health Center: http://www.vmth.missouri.edu/

• Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery: http://www.vms.missouri.edu/faculty.html

• Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab: http://vmdl.missouri.edu/

Studies consistently rank Columbia as a top city in which to live for educational facilities, health care, technological savvy, economic growth, and cultural opportunities. The cost of living is still affordable, whether you prefer an apartment in the city, a farm on a country road or a family home near a top-notch school. With a population of ~120,000, Columbia is in the heart of Missouri on Interstate 70, an easy drive to both St. Louis and Kansas City.

Here are a variety of links that provide insights to this special place to live:

Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau – http://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/ 

Columbia-Downtown Association– http://www.discoverthedistrict.com/ 

Katy Trail – https://bikekatytrail.com/columbia.aspx 

Radio Stations – NPR: http://www.kbia.org/ or http://kfru.com/   

Newspapers – http://www.columbiatribune.com/ and http://www.columbiamissourian.com/ 

Columbia Public Schools– http://www.columbia.k12.mo.us/   

Columbia Catholic School –http://www.ccsk8.org/ 

Columbia Independent School –http://cislions.org/ 

Daniel Boone Regional Library– http://www.dbrl.org/ 

Trail Directory –http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Trails/ 

Columbia Parks and Recreation–  http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/ 

Stephens Lake Park –http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Parks/Stephens_Lake/index.php 

Columbia Activity and Recreation Center –http: //www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/ARC/ 

Katy Trail– https://bikekatytrail.com/columbia.aspx  

There are 22 area sites owned, leased, or managed by MO Dept of Conservation– http://mdc.mo.gov/ 

Daniel Boone Regional Library –http://www.dbrl.org/ 

Columbia’s Farmer’s Market – http://www.columbiafarmersmarket.org/ 

Art in Columbia –http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Arts/Documents/galleryguide.pdf 

Film Festival –http://ragtagfilm.com/ 

Jazz –http://www.wealwaysswing.org/index.php 

Blues Festival– http://www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com/ 

RagTag Cinema– http://www.ragtagfilm.com/ 

University Concert Series –http://www.concertseries.org/ 

Golf Courses –http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/city.aspx?dest=Columbia+MO 

Wineries & breweries – http://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/section/wine-brew/    

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