Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor- Small Animal Internal Medicine- College of Veterinary Medicine

Midwestern University • Glendale, AZ

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Small Animal Internal Medicine. This appointment can be tenure-track or non-tenure-track, depending on the goals of the applicant. The successful candidate will join a team of four Internists who provide clinical services for small animal patients in the Companion Animal Clinic and will participate in the small animal medicine, clinical skills, and medicine elective courses within the DVM curriculum. All small animal faculty members are expected to serve as clinical mentors for house officers. Midwestern University (MWU) is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and professional education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses -- one in Downers Grove, Illinois and one in Glendale, Arizona where the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is located. More than 6,700 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in veterinary medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, and biomedical sciences. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth. The addition of veterinary medicine on the Glendale campus provides an excellent opportunity to train students following the principles of One Health at Arizona’s first veterinary college. The CVM received full accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education in September of 2018. The College of Veterinary Medicine is housed in Cactus Wren Hall and in the Animal Health Institute. Cactus Wren Hall is a new facility with ample classrooms, teaching laboratories, research laboratories, conference rooms, and offices. The Animal Health Institute is comprised of The Companion Animal Clinic, The Large Animal Clinic, and The Diagnostic Pathology Center. The Companion Animal Clinic is a modern and innovative veterinary hospital for small animals. The 110,000 sq. ft. building contains state-of-the-art medical, surgical, internal medicine, dental, and urgent care facilities. Additional patient services include anesthesiology neurology, physical therapy, cardiology, therapeutic plasma exchange, shelter medicine, clinical pathology, and microbiology. In addition to outstanding clinical facilities and equipment, the Companion Animal Clinic houses a pharmacy, a large and well-equipped surgery teaching laboratory, simulated examination rooms for clinical communications training using standardized clients/patients, and ample conference and small-group meeting rooms. Adjacent to the Companion Animal Clinic is the Large Animal Clinic, which houses large animal teaching and treatment facilities, and small herds of cattle and horses. The Diagnostic Pathology Center offers a full range of anatomical pathology and forensic pathology services and contains ample teaching spaces. Our team is looking for a faculty member that is a lifelong learner that thrives in a positive environment where the next generation of veterinarians are being trained. Our mission is to improve animal and human life through innovative veterinary education and state of the art health care services. Therefore, we are seeking a faculty member with strong interests in teaching and who is excited about participating in the growth of a young veterinary college and having a role in shaping its teaching and clinical programs. While independent research is not a requirement for this position, a certain degree of scholarly activity is expected of all faculty members. Evidence of interest and experience in research will be considered an asset.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent degree
• Arizona State Veterinary License
• Board certification (or eligibility) by ACVIM or ECVIM
• Evidence of excellent clinical and communication skills
• Understanding of patient-centered care
• Willingness to engage in collaborative clinical research
• Strong commitment to meeting the needs of students
• Collaborative mindset to foster a team-approach to teaching and service

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience
• Research experience
• Experience in, or an willingness to learn abdominal ultrasound
• Graduate degree in a relevant field of study
• Additional advanced training in a small animal clinical field

Responsibilities

• provide clinical services for small animal patients in the Companion Animal Clinic
• participate in the small animal medicine, clinical skills, and medicine elective courses within the DVM curriculum
• serve as clinical mentors for house officers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree