Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
About The Position
The Department of Animal and Pre-Veterinary Studies at the University of Findlay invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position as an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Teaching in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The anticipated start date is no later than August 1, 2027. The Department of Animal and Pre-Veterinary Studies boasts close to 600 undergraduate students, and provides three emphases: Industry, Science, and Pre-Vet. The successful candidate will hold expertise in Food Animal Medicine and will be responsible for providing clinical support to the animals housed in the Dr. C. Richard Beckett Animal Science Center as the veterinarian of record. Additionally, they will teach courses and/or labs relevant to their training and experience to support the Animal Science program. Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrate ability to utilize digital technologies for course design and delivery. Applicants should have a strong desire and passion for advising and mentorship and will be responsible for academic advising within the program and serve as a coordinator and mentor for our newly established Large Animal Rural Veterinary Early Mentoring Program, for eligible Pre-Veterinary students.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AVMA accredited program or completed the ECFVG or PAVE program.
- Successful completion & passing score on the NAVLE.
- Current Ohio Veterinary License.
- Current Ohio Board of Pharmacy License.
- Current D.E.A. License.
- Obtain & maintain USDA APHIS Category II Accreditation Status.
- Food animal clinical experience.
- Ability to lift 40+ lbs.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to utilize digital technologies for course design and delivery.
Nice To Haves
- Evidence of instructional or teaching experience in Higher Education.
Responsibilities
- Providing clinical support to the animals housed in the Dr. C. Richard Beckett Animal Science Center as the veterinarian of record.
- Teaching courses and/or labs relevant to their training and experience to support the Animal Science program.
- Academic advising within the program.
- Serving as a coordinator and mentor for the newly established Large Animal Rural Veterinary Early Mentoring Program, for eligible Pre-Veterinary students.
- Holding D.E.A. controlled substance registration and manage Pharmacy and associated ordering.
- Providing examinations, testing, and interpreting lab results to support accurate diagnoses.
- Treatment of sick animals.
- Writing Health Certificates.
- Creating, maintaining, and updating comprehensive preventative health and vaccine protocols.
- Providing routine treatment and care for animal health (i.e. Brucellosis vaccinating and testing, Johne’s/CL/CAEV testing, Trich testing, etc.).
- Collaborating with animal science faculty and barn managers to develop and maintain written health records, BMPs, and other protocols (i.e. IACUC).
- Developing and implementing clinical experiences that facilitate opportunities for students to gain practical clinical experience beyond the classroom setting.
- Occasional after hours or weekend calls may be requested, however, no routine on-call schedule will be required.
- Potential for emergency or after-hours referrals availability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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