Food Animal Veterinary Medicine - Clinical Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor (NTT or TT)

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri (MU) is on a mission to educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists from diverse backgrounds, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. Our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional program boasts a unique curricular structure, which provides nearly two years of hands-on training in the college's general and specialty clinics. Additionally, the College is a leader in the training of Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students in the areas of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Pathobiology. Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover, and Serve.

The Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery is dedicated to developing and disseminating knowledge to improve the health and well-being of animals and people through instruction, innovative research, service, and leadership. The department is home to the college's Veterinary Health Center where our faculty provide clinical care, teach, and develop innovative treatments and therapies.

We seek applications for an open position as a Clinical Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor (NTT or TT) faculty position in Food Animal Veterinary Medicine. The University of Missouri has a broad-based food animal program that includes in-house clinical services, ambulatory / field service, and a production / regulatory / public health service. This position to open to candidates interested in any of these three areas of food animal medicine, with the distribution of time being dependent on the final candidate. The person filling this position will be expected to provide care of patients in the clinic and the field when assigned to emergency duty.

The successful candidate will contribute meaningfully to the missions of the Food Animal Section, Department, and College by:

• Participating in the clinical curriculum and providing service to clients.
• Interacting with the animal-owning public, referring veterinarians, students, commodity groups, extension faculty, animal science faculty, and the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
• Sharing after-hours call with other faculty and house officers.
• Participating in intern, resident, and graduate student training.
• Participating in clinical/production- based research.
• Individuals in the tenure track will be expected to develop a productive, funded research focus.

Didactic teaching, outreach, and administrative service will make up the remainder of the appointment. Distribution of effort will be based on the successful candidate's qualifications, career goals, and the needs of the food animal section.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (such as a VMD, BVSc).
• Board Certification / Diplomate status or completion of a residency designed to meet the requirements for board certification prior to start date by one of the following organizations:
  • American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM - Large Animal)
  • American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP - Food Animal)
  • American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS - Large Animal)

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• Relevant experience in an area of Food Animal Medicine.
• Interest in practicing up-to-date medicine / surgery and a passion for teaching.
• Eligibility for professional licensure (faculty or regular license) to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Missouri (be able to obtain within 3 months of their start date).
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain DEA and BNDD registrations.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Federal Accreditation by the USDA.
  

Interested candidates should be prepared to attach:

1. Letter stating professional interests and career goals.
2. Curriculum Vitae.

Applications will be reviewed until a suitable candidate is identified.

Please contact Noah Hartsfield, HR Recruiter at 573-882-3761 or hartsfieldn@missouri.edu or Dr. Pamela Adkins, Associate Professor - Food Animal Medicine at adkinsp@missouri.edu if you have questions about the position.

Our Campus and Our Community
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.

MU is a national leader in comparative 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/
• Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab - http://vmdl.missouri.edu/

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

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

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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