Clinical Assistant Professor- Small Animal Primary Care
Company: The American College of Radiation Oncology
Location: Glendale
Posted on: February 25, 2021
Job Description:
- Clinical Assistant Professor- Small Animal Primary Care MU
Clinical Assistant Professor- Small Animal Primary Care Midwestern
University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for
a full-time non tenure clinical-track position in Small Animal
Primary Care/General Practice. The successful candidate will join a
collaborative, high functioning team that focuses on providing the
highest level of patient-centered care for small animal patients
while teaching veterinary students on rotation in the Companion
Animal Clinic. Responsibilities include seeing patients during
appointments (well and illness visits) and performing common soft
tissue procedures (OVH, neuter, mass removal, etc). The Small
Animal Primary Care service also offers full-service small animal
oral health evaluation and treatment. There are also opportunities
for didactic teaching, as well as instruction in numerous clinical
skills and student surgery laboratory components within the D.V.M.
curriculum. Much of the curriculum is team-taught, and all faculty
members are asked to participate. Small Animal Primary Care faculty
members are also expected to serve as clinical mentors for small
animal interns. The following qualifications are required:
- Current AZ veterinary license, or the ability to obtain one
within 2 months of start date
- At least three years of experience in Small Animal Primary
Care/General Practice
- Evidence of excellent clinical and communication skills
- Strong interest and proficiency in small animal dentistry and
common small animal soft tissue procedures
- Desire and motivation to provide high quality patient-centered
care
- Strong commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of
students
- Collaborative mindset and flexibility in order to foster a
team-approach to teaching and service
- Belief and willingness to promote a positive work culture and
mental well-being The following qualifications are desirable but
not required:
- Teaching experience
- Research experience
- Interest in exotic animal care
- Graduate degree in a relevant field of study
- Board certification in a relevant field
- Additional advanced training Midwestern University 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 the other in
Glendale, Arizona. 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 college
received full accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical
Association 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 Equine and Bovine
Center, 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, dental, and intensive care facilities.
Additional patient services include small animal internal medicine,
small animal soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, medical oncology,
neurology, physical therapy, cardiology, urgent/emergent care, and
therapeutic plasma exchange. A full range of endoscopic equipment,
CT and fluoroscopy are also available. The Companion Animal Clinic
also offers clinical pathology and microbiology laboratories, as
well as a full-service diagnostic lab. 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 Equine and Bovine Center, 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. We are seeking a faculty member who is
enthusiastic about participating in the growth of a young
veterinary college and contributing to shaping its teaching and
clinical programs. Previous experience in an academic setting is
not required, as our main focus is creating students that are
Day-One ready veterinarians. While independent research is not a
requirement for this position, scholarly activity is expected of
all faculty members. Evidence of interest and experience in
research will be considered an asset. If you would like to learn
more about this position or about the CVM, please submit your
letter of intent and application through Midwestern University's
online job board:
- In the Quick Links section, select "Employment at MWU"
- Select "View Current Job Openings"
- Select "Faculty" for job category and "Arizona Animal Clinic"
for location
- Note that although faculty positions are usually listed as
"Assistant Professor" initial appointment at a higher rank is
possible based on the academic experience of the applicant.
- Your online application should include a letter of intent and a
curriculum vitae with the names and contact information (including
email addresses) of at least three professional references. For
more information about this position, please contact: Elizabeth
Robbins, DVM Chair, Department of Small Animal Primary Care
Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer that does not discriminate against an employee or
applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin
or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender
(including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual
orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past,
current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic
information; or any other protected class, in accord with--all
federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a),
250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies
with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke
Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies
with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
Requirements The following qualifications are required:
- Current AZ veterinary license, or the ability to obtain one
within 2 months of start date
- At least three years of experience in Small Animal Primary
Care/General Practice
- Evidence of excellent clinical and communication skills
- Strong interest and proficiency in small animal dentistry and
common small animal soft tissue procedures
- Desire and motivation to provide high quality patient-centered
care
- Strong commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of
students
- Collaborative mindset and flexibility in order to foster a
team-approach to teaching and service
- Belief and willingness to promote a positive work culture and
mental well-being The following qualifications are desirable but
not required:
- Teaching experience
- Research experience
- Interest in exotic animal care
- Graduate degree in a relevant field of study
- Board certification in a relevant field
- Additional advanced training Job Information
- Job ID: 55893286
- Location:
Glendale, Arizona, United States
- Position Title: Clinical Assistant Professor- Small Animal
Primary Care
- Company Name: Midwestern University
- Job Function: Other
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Min Education: DVM
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