Job Description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences - Non-Tenure Track

Posting Number: F00736
Campus:
Department: 1701-College of Veterinary Medicine

Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $100,000.00
Maximum $113,300.00

Job Summary

We invite you to join the innovative and diverse faculty at the Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine (WesternU- CVM ). We are seeking a colleague to contribute to the college’s mission to educate veterinary professionals and advance knowledge to address the contemporary needs of society. This team member will:

• Provide content expertise in one or more Clinical Specialties, contributing to scholarly advancement of the clinical science, and incorporating a specific discipline in the veterinary curriculum.
  • The CVM utilizes a Distributive model for clinical education. Please indicate in the cover letter any expertise you have in the delivery of distributed clinical education, and in any of the following clinical disciplines that are recognized by the AVMA’s American Board of Veterinary Specialties ( ABVS ):
    • Anesthesia and Analgesia
    • Animal Welfare
    • Avian Practice
    • Behavior
    • Canine and Feline Practice
    • Cardiology
    • Clinical Pharmacology
    • Dental
    • Dermatology
    • Emergency and Critical Care
    • Equine Practice
    • Exotic Companion Mammal Practice
    • Food and Fiber Animal Practice
    • Internal Medicine – Small Animal and Large Animal
    • Laboratory Animal Medicine
    • Microbiology – Virology, Immunology, Bacteriology/Mycology, Parasitology
    • Neurology
    • Nutrition
    • Oncology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Pathology – Anatomic, Clinical
    • Poultry
    • Preventive Medicine – Epidemiology
    • Radiology – Radiation oncology, Diagnostic imaging
    • Reptile and Amphibian Practice
    • Shelter Medicine Practice
    • Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation – Equine and Canine
    • Surgery – Small Animal and Large Animal
    • Theriogenology
    • Toxicology
    • Zoological Medicine

• The CVM implements an innovative Problem-Based Learning ( PBL ) curriculum during the pre-clinical years.
• The CVM is seeking individuals with specific expertise in various disciplines. Please specify in the cover letter the level of expertise you have in any of the following disciplines, whether your experience is clinical or in the foundational sciences:
  • Anatomy
  • Animal Behavior
  • Animal Reproduction (Theriogenology)
  • Epidemiology
  • Genetics
  • Immunology
  • Microbiology (Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology)
  • Nutrition
  • Parasitology
  • Pathology (Anatomic, Clinical)
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology
  • Toxicology
• The CVM organizes much of the pre-clinical curriculum based on body systems. Please indicate in the cover letter any expertise you have in the clinical sciences related to any of the following systems:
  • Cardiopulmonary
  • Endocrinology
  • Immune and Inflammatory
  • Integumentary
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Neurology
  • Reproductive
  • Special senses
  • Urinary
• Assume various teaching roles, when required, to meet curricular demands and as assigned by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
• Provide support in the training of students in all levels of the DVM curriculum.
• Serve on college and university standing committees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess this knowledge, these skills, and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

1. Ability to orally communicate with others. Ability to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff, students, and outside contacts.
2. Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.
3. Organizational skills necessary in prioritizing workload and delegating responsibility.
4. Knowledge of educational needs for contemporary veterinary practice.
5. Knowledge and skills in his/her discipline.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION : An advanced degree (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (ie, DVM , VMD ), PhD, or equivalent degree) in the discipline of expertise is required.

LICENSURE (if applicable): Actively licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Veterinarian in the state of California preferred. Current Veterinary specialty board certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE : The college is seeking an optimal match between individual qualifications and assessed ability to contribute to the College’s mission. All qualified candidates will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Date: 11/15/2024
Closing Date:

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