The Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, invites applications for a full-time Equine Surgery Assistant Teaching Professor (non-tenure track) position in the Equine Section of the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery.  Details about position, MU and Columbia are posted online at https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic, job # 41153

Primary clinical teaching and service responsibilities will be in support of equine surgery and emergency services in the Veterinary Health Center and its Equine Field Service.  Clinical and teaching efforts are anticipated to be 70-80% of total FTE (full time equivalent) for this position.  The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Provide clinical instruction and mentoring of professional veterinary students, interns, residents, and graduate students in clinical and didactic settings.
• Provide health care and service to equine surgery and lameness patients of the Veterinary Health Center and Equine field service
• Contribute to the after-hours in house and field emergency services
• Advise and consult with referring veterinarians and clients regarding equine surgery, lameness, and emergency cases
• Produce scholarly output that may include collaborative clinical research, development of novel teaching/clinical tools, and authorship of manuscripts, review articles or book chapters
• Provide leadership and direction to residents and graduate students
• Effectively communicate and work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies
• Participate in committee assignments and curriculum development

Distribution of effort will be based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, career goals and the needs of the Equine Section

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (such as VMD, BVSc);
• Completion of a residency designed to meet the requirements for certification in American College of Veterinary Surgeons by start date

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons or potential for Diplomate Status
• eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Missouri 
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain DEA and BNDD 
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Federal Accreditation by the USDA  
• Professional, residency and graduate training 
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a valid Driver’s license 

Application materials must be submitted online: https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic. Interested candidates should be prepared to attach: 

1. a letter stating professional interests and career goals.
2. contact information (including email addresses) for three references.
3. a curriculum vitae.
4. Applicants should also be prepared to prove eligibility to be employed in this position in accordance with all applicable laws. 

If you have questions about the online application process, please consult Human Resources web sites: email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu or call (573)882?7976.  

Search Criteria

Candidates will be assessed based upon educational and professional achievement.  Clinical experience, organizational skills, teaching proficiency, experience working effectively in diverse environments (including those within the industry including veterinarians, trainers, owners, and internal and external stakeholders), teaching experience, research experience, letters of reference and the potential to work within the framework of the VHC and equine section will all be considered in selection of a candidate.   We are seeking a candidate with an interest in high quality client focused veterinary medicine, a passion for teaching, excellent interpersonal skills, and a desire for continuing professional improvement. If you have questions regarding the position or the Equine Section, please contact Dr. Joanne Kramer, Phone: (573) 882-3513 or send an email to Kramerjo@missouri.edu

Applications will be reviewed until a suitable candidate is identified.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary will be commensurate with education, training, and experience. 

These positions are 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 at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information, call the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

EEO IS THE LAW

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Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff, and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery, and excellence.

Our Campus and Our Community

MU’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital is a state-of-the-art teaching and medical services facility for companion animals as well as livestock.   Columbia, MO is an ideal location for such a teaching hospital. Missouri is a strong agricultural state with large numbers of horses, cattle, hogs, and poultry.  The population of central Missouri and reasonable proximity to St. Louis and Kansas City provide for a robust small animal emergency and referral caseload.

MU is a nationally competitive, global university.  Many states fund separate research and land-grant universities, but Missouri combines those roles at its flagship institution. MU is both a land-grant university with a statewide mission of service to citizens and Missouri’s largest public research university.  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, go to:

• University of Missouri/College of Veterinary Medicine- http://cvm.missouri.edu/
• Veterinary Health Center- http://www.vmth.missouri.edu/
• Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery- http://www.vms.missouri.edu/faculty.html
• Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab- http://vmdl.missouri.edu/

Studies consistently rank Columbia as a top city in which to live for educational facilities, health care, technological savvy, economic growth, and cultural opportunities.  The cost of living is still affordable, whether you prefer an apartment in the city, a farm on a country road or a family home near a top-notch school.  With a population of 108,500, Columbia is located in the heart of Missouri on

Interstate 70.  

Here are a variety of links that provide insights to this special place to live: 

Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau - http://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/

Columbia-Downtown Association - http://www.discoverthedistrict.com/

Katy Trial - http://www.bikekatytrail.com/columbia.asp

Radio Stations – NPR: http://www.kbia.org/ or http://kfru.com/ 

Newspapers –http://www.columbiatribune.com/ and http://www.columbiamissourian.com/

Columbia Public Schools - http://www.columbia.k12.mo.us/ 

Columbia Catholic School – http://www.ccsk8.org/

Columbia Independent School – http://cislions.org/

Daniel Boone Regional Library - http://www.dbrl.org/

Trail Directory- http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Trails/

Columbia Parks and Recreation -  http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/

Stephens Lake Park-http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Parks/Stephens_Lake/index.php

Columbia Activity and Recreation Center - http: //www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/ARC/

Katy Trial - http://www.bikekatytrail.com/columbia.asp

There are 22 area sites owned, leased or managed by MO Dept of Conservation - http://mdc.mo.gov/

Daniel Boone Regional Library - http://www.dbrl.org/

Columbia’s Farmer’s Market – http://www.columbiafarmersmarket.org/

Art in Columbia – http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Arts/Documents/galleryguide.pdf

Film Festival – http://ragtagfilm.com/

Jazz – http://www.wealwaysswing.org/index.php

Blues Festival - http://www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com/

RagTag Cinema - http://www.ragtagfilm.com/

University Concert Series – http://www.concertseries.org/

Golf Courses – http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/city.aspx?dest=Columbia+MO

Wineries & breweries- http://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/web/things_to_do/wineries_breweries.php

Primary clinical teaching and service responsibilities will be in support of equine surgery and emergency services in the Veterinary Health Center and its Equine Field Service.  Clinical and teaching efforts are anticipated to be 70-80% of total FTE (full time equivalent) for this position.  The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Provide clinical instruction and mentoring of professional veterinary students, interns, residents, and graduate students in clinical and didactic settings.
• Provide health care and service to equine surgery and lameness patients of the Veterinary Health Center and Equine field service
• Contribute to the after-hours in house and field emergency services
• Advise and consult with referring veterinarians and clients regarding equine surgery, lameness, and emergency cases
• Produce scholarly output that may include collaborative clinical research, development of novel teaching/clinical tools, and authorship of manuscripts, review articles or book chapters
• Provide leadership and direction to residents and graduate students
• Effectively communicate and work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies
• Participate in committee assignments and curriculum development

Distribution of effort will be based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, career goals and the needs of the Equine Section