Section Head, Community Practice Veterinary Medicine - Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Veterinary
Posted on April 6, 2024
Job Description
TheCollege of Veterinary Medicineat the University of Missouri is on a mission to inclusively 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 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.
TheDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, seeks applications for a full-time non-tenure track teaching faculty position inCommunity Practice. The position is being filled at either the Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor level and will additionally serve as Section Head for the Community Practice section.
This is a full-time, 12-month appointment renewable on an annual basis. The appointment's primary teaching and clinical focus is providing leadership and faculty support to the community practice section in the Veterinary Health Center (VHC). As part of this appointment, the successful candidate will:
- Serve as the community practice section head, coordinate and oversee clinic schedules as well as course assignments, participate in faculty governance activities, and provide general management and supervision of the section.
- Provide clinical instruction of students (professional) and intern veterinarians in the VHC's community practice section.
- 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.
- Participate scholarly activities like research, professional development, or publication of book chapters, case reports, or client-oriented educational publications.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (such as VMD, BVSc)
Candidates will be evaluated on:
- Eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Missouri.
- Professional clinical experience, post-graduate clinical or graduate training, and leadership/communication skills will all be assessed.
- Board certification by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in the Canine/Feline or Feline sections, experience in veterinary teaching hospitals or high-quality general practice, teaching experience or business/management training are desirable, but not necessary.
Candidates will be assessed based upon educational and professional achievement. Clinical experience, communication skills, leadership experience, experience working effectively in diverse environments, and letters of reference will all be considered in selection of a candidate. The potential for the candidate to work within the framework of the community practice section will also be assessed, as will specialty and/or research training and teaching experience.
If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. Carrie Duran at 573.882.7821 or durancl@missouri.edu
Application Materials
Interested candidates should be prepared to attach:
- Letter stating professional interests and career goals.
- Contact information (including email addresses) for three references.
- Curriculum vitae.
Applications will be reviewed until a suitable candidate is identified.
Community Information
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 is an ideal location for such a teaching hospital with a robust small animal case load. Missouri is a strong agricultural state with large numbers of horses, cattle, hogs, and poultry.
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/
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery-http://www.vms.missouri.edu/faculty.html
- Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab-http://vmdl.missouri.edu/
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Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau-http://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/
Columbia-Downtown Association-http://www.discoverthedistrict.com/
Newspapers–http://www.columbiatribune.com/andhttp://www.columbiamissourian.com/
Columbia Public Schools-https://www.cpsk12.org/
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/
Columbia Activity and Recreation Center-http: //www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/ARC/
Katy Trial-http://www.bikekatytrail.com/columbia.asp
MO Dept of Conservation-22 area sites-http://mdc.mo.gov/
Daniel Boone Regional Library-http://www.dbrl.org/
Columbia's Farmer's Market–http://www.columbiafarmersmarket.org/
Film Festival –http://ragtagfilm.com/
Jazz–http://www.wealwaysswing.org/index.php
Blues Festival-http://www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com/
True/False Film Festival-https://truefalse.org/
University Concert Series–http://www.concertseries.org/
Golf Courses –http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/city.aspx?dest=Columbia+MO
Sports - MU Tigershttps://mutigers.com/, Cardinals, Royals, Blues, & St. Louis City SC in 2023!
Benefit Eligibility
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 athttp://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
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, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.
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