The Department of Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences VCLS in the College of Veterinary Medicine CVM at Utah State University USU is seeking applicants for an assistant associate or full professor of small animal surgery The position is flexible and may include 7095 teaching 1025 research optional if the candidate is interested and 5 service Tenuretrack professional practicetrack or parttime positions are available with an anticipated start date of June 1 2026 Review of applications will begin December 17 2026 and continue until the position has been filled The tenuretrack rank of assistant associate or full professor and the nontenure track rank of professional practice assistant associate or full professor will be considered depending on preference qualifications and experience of the successful applicantnbspThe candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of veterinary professionals by delivering small animal internal medicine instruction in the new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM degree curriculum In this capacity the candidate is also expected to develop and implement innovative teaching methodologies assessment tools and evaluation criteria to measure veterinary studentsrsquo mastery throughout the programs entirety The candidate will also contribute to other curriculum activities associated with their expertisenbspIf interested the candidate will have the potential to develop and carry out an independent nationally recognized research program that includes mentoring students to engage in quality research with opportunities to seek external funding and publish their scholarship in peerreviewed scientific outletsApplicants must have a DVM or equivalent veterinary professional degree be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in the State of Utah and be a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons DACVSSA the European College of Veterinary Surgeons DECVSSA or be residencytrained for one of these organizations The ideal candidates should have strong skills in clinical practice and teaching of small animal surgery demonstrated research interest and experience and outstanding communication skillsnbspThe fulltime position is eligible for excellent benefits including paid holidays 22 vacation daysyear a 50 undergraduate tuition reduction for employees and dependents competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution to retirement In addition up to 4 daysmonth may be used for consulting work View more information herenbspSummary of Benefits 20242025 Responsibilities Position Responsibilities for TeachingDeliver instruction in small animal surgery in the DVM degree curriculum including handson instruction in clinical skills and live animal surgery labsTake a leadership role in course organization and developmentDevelop and implement innovative teaching methodologies assessment tools and evaluation criteria in your area of instructionContribute to developing the DVM degree curriculum and other curriculum activities associated with their expertiseOpportunities to design analyze and publish pedagogical researchPosition Responsibilities for Research Optional If Candidate is InterestedPotential to develop and carry out a highquality research program that includes mentoring veterinary medical graduate and undergraduate studentsPotential to obtain extramural funding and to publish scholarship in peerreviewed scientific journals and other outletsPosition Responsibilities for ServiceContribute to the department college university and profession through service eg serve on graduate student curriculum hiring and admissions committees Qualifications Minimum QualificationsDVM or equivalent degreesDACVS SA or DECVS SA boardcertified surgeon or residencytrainednbspveterinarianExcellent communication and collaboration skillsStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a team member in a collaborative settingPreferred QualificationsAt least one year as a practicing small animal surgeonExperience teaching veterinary medical students in didactic or clinical settingsOnly for candidates interested in research a demonstrated record of scholarly activity and publications within refereed scientific andor pedagogical journalsAdditional Qualifications for Consideration for the Rank of Associate or Full ProfessorExtensive experience in the field of small animal surgeryDemonstrated excellence in teaching veterinary medical students in didactic andor clinical settingsOnly for candidates interested in research an established record of research productivity including publications in scientific andor pedagogical journals with evidence of securing extramural funding Required Documents Along with the online application please attachCV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under ldquoResumeCVLetter of Intent including a statement of career goals teaching philosophy and interests and only for those candidates interested in research a statement of research philosophy and interests Upload to Other Documents 110Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate ProfileDocument size may not exceed 10 MB Advertised Salary Commensurate with education and experience ADA Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather andor contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changesnbspnbsp CollegeDepartment Highlights The Assistant Associate or Full Professor of Small Animal Surgerynbspwill be joining the College of Veterinary Medicine CVM at an exciting point of transformation In 2022 the state of Utah approved the creation of a full fouryear Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program at USU The CVM has received approval through its accrediting agency the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education to admit its inaugural class of 40 students in the fall of 2025 and cohorts of 80 veterinary students in subsequent years The new college is the only veterinary medical education program in Utah The CVM is dedicated to providing toptier education and training to the next generation of veterinarians Our program emphasizes handson learning innovative teaching methods and a commitment to excellence in veterinary care Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of veterinary medicine University Highlights Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahrsquos premier landgrant public service university As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impactnbspUSU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atnbsplocations throughout the state Utah Statersquos 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahrsquos counties nbspCompeting at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in the 20262027 season The Aggiesrsquo longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievementnbspUtah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willnbspchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and servicenbspWe believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successfulnbspForbes recognized our commitment to employees when they namednbspUtah State the best employer in Utahnbspin 2023nbspLearn morenbspabout USUnbspnbspThe university provides anbspDual Career Assistance Programnbspto support careers for partners who are also seeking employmentnbspAdditionallynbspUSU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universityrsquos ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at 435 7970122 ornbsphrusuedunbspnbspupdated 092025 Notice of Nondiscrimination In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local lawnbspUtah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring promotion transfer or termination based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal state or local lawnbspUtah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race color religion sex familial status disability national origin source of income sexual orientation or gender identity Additionally the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to
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