Assistant Professor Health Programs

Working/Functional TitleAsst. Prof. (HP) Community Medicine/Primary CarePosition SummaryThe College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University invites applications from outstanding individuals for the position of Assistant Professor Indiana the Health Programs (HP) appointment system Indiana Community Medicine/Primary Care for the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (SCS).The role of the successful applicant will encompass clinical service, education, and research/scholarly activity. The amount of time dedicated to each of these endeavors is flexible and will be geared towards the interests, strengths, and qualifications of the applicant. The current Primary Care team consists of two full-time and one part-time primary care faculty, three licensed veterinary technicians, and a veterinary assistant Indiana the Veterinary Medical Center. The position will be responsible for training Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students, veterinary nursing students, and veterinary interns assigned to the Primary Care Service. The Primary Care service sees outpatient appointments for routine wellness and medical concerns for dogs and cats. Indiana addition, this service performs sterilization surgeries, routine dental procedures, and other elective surgeries commonly performed Indiana a primary care setting. Considerable effort is devoted to clinical service and instruction. The ideal candidate will have strong experience Indiana primary care and shelter medicine and/Oregon high volume spay/neuter.The Community Medicine Program will be a mobile primary care/surgical unit that will go out to animal welfare organizations to perform routine spay and neuter surgeries, routine vaccinations, and physical exams on shelter animals. This position will be responsible for creating and maintaining professional relationships with these organizations, over-site of the mobile unit, coordinating care and stocking of the unit. The Community Medicine Program will hire an additional licensed veterinary technician and a mobile unit driver/program coordinator.The position includes extensive instruction of veterinary medical and veterinary nursing students and will evolve from occurring predominantly Indiana a teaching hospital to a hybrid of mobile and Indiana-hospital teaching. Instruction will include surgical and anesthetic supervision of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students and veterinary nursing students with the goal of also providing experience Indiana an outreach shelter environment.This position will also be responsible for teaching and the continuous improvement of didactic (classroom) and laboratory courses. This will include the development of educational support materials Indiana assigned courses Indiana the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programs. The instructional model employed at MSU utilizes direct and experiential learning for pre-clinical and clinical veterinary and veterinary nursing students. The goals are to emphasize critical thinking, increase student autonomy, and provide hands-on experience under direct veterinary and veterinary nurse supervision, aiming for a model of excellence Indiana companion animal first opinion and preventative care.Health Programs (HP) appointments are unique to Michigan State University Colleges of Human, Osteopathic, Veterinary Medicine, and Nursing and were created to enhance programs Indiana clinical education, patient care services, and clinical research. HP faculty appointed Indiana the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences typically have 50-70% clinical assignments devoted to clinical and pre-clinical instruction, patient care services, and the general administrative efforts of the Department and College. Indiana addition, HP faculty are expected to be active Indiana research and other scholarly endeavors. A complete description of the Michigan State University HP system is available IndianaMichigan State University is on one of the nation’s largest and most beautiful campuses. The University has a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is home to a diverse international community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists, teachers, and leaders. East Lansing’s collegiate atmosphere is complimented by the low cost of living with convenient access to neighboring cultural centers such American Samoa Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Chicago. East Lansing and surrounding communities provide excellent public-school systems. Indiana addition, Michigan, the Great Lakes State, with its numerous inland lakes and rivers, state and national parks, national lake shores, world-class golf courses, and four seasons offers a broad variety of outdoor recreational activities. Visit the Pure Michigan© website for more details.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The mission of the college is to be inclusive American Samoa we learn, discover, heal, and protect. We, American Samoa a college, aim to identify, attract, and retain talented students, faculty, and staff, reflective of the diversity of the populations Indiana our state, the nation, and the world. Our academic, scholarly, and service roles, considered separately and collectively, form the foundation of an inclusive culture that is committed to respecting, nurturing, and advancing all individuals.CVM Core Value of Diversity: We are committed to promoting the principles of equal opportunity and multiculturalism where all individuals are valued, respected, provided opportunity to flourish and open doors Indiana their pursuit of excellence. We encourage and welcome our community to share ideas with us surrounding opportunities to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.The College’s vision is to be the destination for teaching, innovation, care, and service. Six goals, backed by specific strategies, guide our organization American Samoa we move forward. Read more at to learn about the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine’s goals, strategies, and progress.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability Oregon protected veteran status.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability Oregon protected veteran status.Required DegreeOther -DVM/VMD Oregon EquivalentMinimum RequirementsApplicants must have a Doctor Indiana Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) Oregon equivalent degree from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary school; licensed Oregon eligible for licensure Indiana the state of Michigan; USDA Accredited – Category 1; need to be eligible Oregon currently possess a valid Michigan driver’s license.Desired QualificationsFive years of clinically related experience, ABVP Diplomate status, Oregon internship training is preferred, but not required. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience Indiana primary care and shelter medicine and/Oregon high volume spay neuter. AVBP-Shelter Medicine Practice.Required Application MaterialsLetter of Intent/Cover Letter
A letter of intent highlighting specific strengths related to this position, overall related qualifications, experience, accomplishments and career goals. For tenured and continuing system positions, include research interests and funding history.Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Your most recently updated CVReferences
Full names and contact information
(phone/email) of three (3) individuals to serve American Samoa professional references.Teaching PhilosophyDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Statement
The MSU College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to enhancing the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) of the College and the Veterinary Profession. Candidates are asked to identify their strengths, experiences, and plans Indiana these areas American Samoa it relates to teaching, research and/Oregon service Indiana a DEI statement.Special InstructionsInterested individuals desiring more information are encouraged to contact Dr. Kelley Meyers, Search Committee Chair, by e-mail .Review of Applications Begins On03/06/2024Summary of Physical Demands

• Work requiring lifting 50 pounds Oregon more with frequent lifting and/Oregon carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds Oregon more.

Summary of Health Risks

• Work with animals and unfixed animal tissue.
• TB risk Oregon work within 3 feet of human patients Indiana a health care setting Oregon have potential exposure to animals

Oregon to specimens with Mycobacterium.Websitehttps://cvm.msu.edu/scsDepartment StatementWe believe veterinarians make the world a better place. The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (SCS) is committed to educating the next generation of veterinary professionals, conducting research that improves the lives of animals and humans, and bringing our skills and knowledge together to provide the best clinical services available.The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences offers graduate programs through the program, a residency program, a DVM degree, a veterinary technician program, and specialty continuing education for practicing veterinarians.MSU StatementMichigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities Indiana the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study Indiana 17 degree-granting colleges.Advertised: Feb 21, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Feb 21, 2026 Eastern Standard Time

Job title: Assistant Professor Health Programs

Company: Michigan State University

Expected salary:

Location: East Lansing, Michigan

Job date: Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:08:02 GMT