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Job Description
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Blacksburg, VA, invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time, calendar-year, clinical non-tenure or tenure track faculty position. The candidate would serve (work) in the Food Animal Ambulatory Service of the Production Management Medicine Section at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team supporting the teaching, clinical service, outreach and research goals of the College. A commitment to the values of belonging, equity, and inclusion are critical for this role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere and a desire to participate in a diverse, dynamic community are essential.
Required Qualifications
This position requires a DVM or equivalent degree with significant clinical experience with food animal species. Candidates must be eligible for a Virginia faculty veterinary license and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate must demonstrate commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
The candidate would preferably have previous experience working with veterinary students in a clinical environment and significant food animal experience. Successful completion of a residency training program approved by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, American College of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, American College of Theriogenology, or American College of Internal Medicine. An advanced degree (MS/PhD) in biomedical sciences is preferred.
Applications must include:
Salary and rank will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send inquiries to Dr. Kevin Pelzer, Chair of Search Committee (kpelzer@vt.edu).
Pay Band
Faculty; Salary
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salaried; to commensurate with rank and experience
Review Date
1/30/2023
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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