Criticalist, Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care – Clinical Instructor or Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor (NTT)
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 2, 2024
Job Description
TheCollege of Veterinary Medicineat MU is on a mission to educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists from diverse backgrounds, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. Our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional program boasts a unique curricular structure, which provides nearly two years of hands-on training in the college's general and specialty clinics. Additionally, the College is a leader in the training Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students in the areas of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Pathobiology. Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover, and Serve.
TheDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Surgeryis dedicated to developing and disseminating knowledge to improve the health and well-being of animals and people through instruction, innovative research, service, and leadership. The department is home to the college's Veterinary Health Center where our faculty provide clinical care, teach, and develop innovative treatments and therapies.
TheSmall Animal Emergency and Critical Careteam of theVeterinary Health Center,a tertiary referral center, provides 24-hour care for the hospitals' most critical patients. We monitor animals using advanced methods such as cardiac telemetry, blood gas analysis, blood pressure, electrolyte and metabolic assessments, and more. In addition to standard cardiopulmonary monitoring equipment, the service is equipped with four GE Engstrom Carestation mechanical ventilators, a Vapotherm high flow oxygen unit, Snyder oxygen cages, Prismaflex CRRT and TPE system, telemetry, and a Sonosite ultrasound machine. We provide supportive care that is not available anywhere else in mid-Missouri.
We are currently seeking candidates forCriticalists in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care as Clinical Instructors or Open Rank NTT Teaching Professors. These positions are members of the Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care section. Successful candidates will be expected to provide teaching and clinical service within the college, department, hospital, and section. Teaching activities will be clinical and didactic in nature, and will involve professional students, graduate students, residents, and interns. Some weekend and evening duty should be expected as part of the appointment. Participation in research is possible, with an emphasis on collaborative and clinical projects.
The position is a 1.0 FTE/12-month appointment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (such as VMD, BVSc).
- Successful completion of a residency program, by the time of appointment, resulting in eligibility for board certification by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care or the European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
- Board Certification or ability to obtain Board Certification from the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) or the European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ECVECC).
- Eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Missouri.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain DEA and BNDD.
- Prior experience teaching and mentoring students.
Salary will be commensurate with training and expertise.
Application Materials
Candidates should provide the following application materials:
- Letter of Interest stating professional interests and goals
- Curriculum Vitae
- Academic Transcripts
- Information for three professional references.
For more information about this position, please contact Noah Hartsfield, HR Recruiter, athartsfieldn@missouri.eduor Dr. Tony Mann at MannF@missouri.edu.
Community Information
MU is a nationally competitive, global institution and Missouri's largest public research university. Many states fund separate research and land-grant universities, but Missouri combines those roles at its flagship institution with both land-grant and statewide missions in service to the citizens of the State. MU, also referred to as “Mizzou”, is one of only five universities nationwide that offers law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.
MU is a national leader in comparative medicine, in which researchers collaborate by sharing discoveries, innovations and treatments for humans and animals. For more about the College of Veterinary Medicine and our impact on Missouri, the nation, and the world, please explore ourwebsite.
Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.
The following links provide insights into Columbia and Central Missouri as a special place to live:
Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau -http://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/
Columbia-Downtown Association -http://www.discoverthedistrict.com/
Columbia Public Schools -https://www.cpsk12.org/
Daniel Boone Regional Library -http://www.dbrl.org/
Columbia Parks and Recreation - http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttp://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
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