Iowa State University - Ames, IA

posted 15 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Ames, IA
Educational Services

About the position

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University, located in Ames, Iowa, is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time, term (clinical-track) faculty position to support the clinical education of professional students in veterinary medicine and surgery. The qualifications, documented experience, and interests of the selected candidate will determine appointment rank. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to teach throughout all four years of the veterinary curriculum as a member of the Surgery, Anesthesia, and Community Outreach team. Primary efforts in this position will focus on didactic and laboratory surgical teaching, course organization, and outcomes assessment. This position will also support clinical skill development in Anesthesia, Community Outreach/Primary Care and the formal Clinical Skills laboratory. Some educational responsibilities occur after standard business hours and on weekends resulting in shared after-hours obligations. The remaining efforts will be in collaborative clinical and educational research activities and institutional service. The percentage effort associated with each professional obligation will be determined by mutual agreement between the candidate and the Department Chair of VCS. We are seeking an individual with a collegial, collaborative philosophy and dedication to participate in all levels of student and technician education. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, innovative, adaptable, team-orientated, and possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Teach throughout all four years of the veterinary curriculum.
  • Focus on didactic and laboratory surgical teaching.
  • Organize courses and assess outcomes.
  • Support clinical skill development in Anesthesia and Community Outreach/Primary Care.
  • Participate in collaborative clinical and educational research activities.
  • Engage in institutional service.

Requirements

  • DVM or equivalent degree.
  • A minimum of 5 years clinical practice experience in a private or academic setting.
  • State of Iowa Veterinary License on or before the first day of employment.

Nice-to-haves

  • Demonstrated clinical skills in surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, primary patient care, and pain management.
  • Board certification or eligibility in either an AVMA or EBVS acknowledged clinical specialty.
  • Advanced certifications within an allied field of Veterinary Medicine.
  • Evidence of successful and effective didactic and/or clinical teaching.
  • Clinical experiences in general practice and primary patient care.
  • An advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent degree).

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental.
  • Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
  • Generous leave plans.
  • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa).
  • Life insurance and long-term disability.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Wellbeing program.
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