Clinical Instructor - Small Animal Vet & Teaching (0.8 FTE)

Hiring Department Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery Job Description The College of VeterinaryMedicine at MU is on a mission to educate and trainoutstanding clinicians and scientists, generate new knowledge,engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of whichpromote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people.Our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional program boasts aunique curricular structure, which provides nearly two years ofhands-on training in the college’s general and specialty clinics.Additionally, the College is a leader in the training ofUndergraduate, Masters, and PhD students in the areas of BiomedicalSciences and Veterinary Pathobiology. Simply put, our missionis to Teach, Heal, Discover, and Serve. The Departmentof Veterinary Medicine and Surgery is dedicated todeveloping and disseminating knowledge to improve the health andwell-being of animals and people through instruction, innovativeresearch, service, and leadership. The department is home to thecollege’s Veterinary HealthCenter where our faculty provide clinical care, teach, anddevelop innovative treatments and therapies. We are seeking a Clinical Instructor or NTT Faculty to join ourSmall Animal Community Practice section in a 0.8 FTE position. Community Practice provides comprehensive primary and preventativeveterinary medical care for companion animals while activelysupporting the teaching, training, and mentorship of veterinarystudents within a Veterinary Health Center. This positionintegrates clinical excellence, client service, and academicinstruction within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The Community Practice service provides primaryveterinary care for small animal owners in Columbia, Missouri, andsurrounding communities. Although we offer a complete range ofveterinary services, our main focus is preventing disease and painand maximizing quality of life for our patients. Primary Responsibilities: Provide high-quality small animal primary and preventativeveterinary care, including examinations, diagnostics, treatmentplanning, routine procedures, and accurate medical recorddocumentation. Participate in clinical teaching by supervising and mentoringveterinary students, modeling professional conduct, and providingcase-based instruction and feedback. Communicate effectively with clients and collaborate withVeterinary Health Center faculty and staff within specialtyservices to ensure coordinated patient care and a positive clientexperience. Contribute to the professional and graduate curriculum byparticipating in classroom and laboratory instruction.Opportunities for online instruction are possible. Represent the University, College, and VHC through outreachactivities for animal-owning public, referring veterinarians, orother relevant stakeholders. Participate in scholarly activities such as research;professional development; publication of book chapters, casereports, or client-oriented educational publications; or continuingeducation opportunities for the veterinary medical community orgeneral public. Contribute to and participate in college, departmental andhospital governance and service through committee work and otheractivities. This is 0.8 FTE position, with the anticipation that they willwork 4 days per week. The position is a benefit eligible,12-month/year appointment. Distribution of effort betweenteaching, research, and service will depend on the career goals ofthe final candidate and the needs of the department. As an NTTfaculty member, incumbents will not be expected to build ormaintain a research portfolio but will be expected to participatein an array of scholarly activities to contribute to the overalladvancement of the field of veterinary medicine and publichealth. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: A Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree(such as VMD, BVSc) Candidates will be evaluated on: Prior experience in small animal community practice, primarycare, or general practice Diplomate status or eligibility for board certification in anarea of small animal medicine (e.g., ABVP – Canine & Feline;ACVPM; etc.) or advanced graduate training beyond a DVM orequivalent, such as an MPH or MS is highly desirable Eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine inMissouri and, DEA registration and BNDD certificate, and USDAaccreditation (Small Animal) Professional, residency and/or graduate training Educational and professional achievement, career goals and theneeds of the college Application Materials Interested candidates should be prepared to attach: Letter stating professional interests and career goals. Curriculum Vitae. Please contact Noah Hartsfield, HR Recruiter, View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or Dr. Alisa Hutchison,Search Committee Chair at View email address on click.appcast.io. Sponsorship Information Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidatescurrently in the United States in H-1B status or otherwork-authorized status. Community Information MU is a nationally competitive, global university. Manystates fund separate research and land-grant universities, butMissouri combines those roles at its flagship institution. MU isboth a land-grant university with a statewide mission of service tocitizens and Missouri’s largest public research university. Mizzouis one of only five universities nationwide that offers law,medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor onone campus. MU is a national leader in comparative medicine, in whichresearchers collaborate by sharing discoveries, innovations andtreatments for humans and animals. For more about the College ofVeterinary Medicine and our impact on Missouri, the nation, and theworld, go to: University of Missouri/College of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Health Center - Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab - Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city featuresand a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests . Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, itslocation also makes it an attractive spot for businesses andtravelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbiais right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couplehours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is BooneCounty’s largest population center offering big-city culture,activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia ishome to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hostsmore than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow yourcareer, continue your education, raise a family, and retire,Columbia is a good place to be! Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. Foradditional information on University benefits, please visit theFaculty & Staff Benefits website at Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer . To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director ofAccessibility and ADA at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 60233 #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Missouri System