Assistant /Associate Professor of Veterinary Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

Rocky Vista University • Billings, MT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Vista University in Billings, MT has an opening for a Assistant /Associate Professor of Veterinary Microbiology & Infectious Diseases , Veterinary Medicine (Full-Time) We are looking for someone to help establish the Montana College of Veterinary Medicine, a branch campus of Rocky Vista University. To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Careers page at www.rvu.edu . The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials. Specifically, Faculty salary is determined by these factors as well as Faculty Rank which will be determined by the RVU Rank and Promotion committee

Primary Purpose
Enhance the knowledge, growth and overall development of the veterinary students through contribution to courses administered by the Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences through the delivery of assigned lectures, running small groups, reviewing and contributing to course material, developing and reviewing exam questions. Contribution to necropsy diagnostic service and research is also required

Requirements

• DVM and/or PhD from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

• Board Certification in Microbiology
• Preference will be given to individuals with proven research scholarship and teaching experience in microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver selected lectures in Bacteriology/Mycology course to veterinary students
• Advise and mentor DVM and graduate students.
• Participate in developing course syllabi by providing learning outcomes and examination questions for each assigned lecture.
• Assist in conducting and grading of examinations in compliance with the CVM Examination Policy.
• Observe the policies and procedures governing the University.
• Any other duties assigned by the Dean of the CVM.
• Actively engage in independent and collaborative research in Veterinary Microbiology & Infectious Diseases to include projects suitable for veterinary student participation.
• Participate in the following University Activities: Faculty Senate Departmental Meetings (when required) Departmental Faculty evaluations (when required) College/University committees

Benefits

• RVU offers a full benefits package that includes 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees