AUBURN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

INSTRUCTOR IN FOOD ANIMAL MEDICINE

Description:  The Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University invites applications for two full-time non-tenure track Instructor positions in the Food Animal Section.  These positions offer a unique opportunity for veterinarians looking for a career change or additional post-graduate training to augment their ability to serve food animal industries.  Enrollment in the Graduate School with appropriate research will lead to the MS or PhD degree.  The individuals selected will participate in clinical teaching and service within the Food Animal Section.  The positions are renewable annually for up to 5 years contingent upon satisfactory progress in the graduate program.  A DVM or comparable degree along with significant experience in food or mixed animal general practice is required.  The incumbent must be eligible and willing to obtain licensure and accreditation in Alabama, and prior to employment, must be accepted in Auburn University Graduate School.

Responsibilities:  The duties of this position will be divided between clinical responsibilities and appropriate research leading to an advanced degree.  Teaching obligations will consist primarily of clinical teaching.  Clinical responsibilities will include independent, primary care within the Food Animal Section of the Large Animal Hospital and Field Services.  The food animal caseload is predominately beef and dairy cattle, but small ruminants, llamas, alpacas and swine are also seen.  Time commitment between clinical responsibilities and research will be established dependent on the incumbent’s experience and interest.

Application:  Review of applications will begin November 15, 2007 and will continue until candidates are recommended for appointment.  Applications should include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.  Please send inquiries to:  Dr. Paul Walz, Associate Professor, Auburn University, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL  36849-5540.  Telephone:  334-844-4490.  Email:  walzpau@auburn.edu.  Please send applications to:  Amy Bylsma, Auburn University, Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn, AL  36849-5540.  Telephone:  334-844-5045.  Email:  bylsmaj@auburn.edu, with the original documents to follow by mail.

The University:  Auburn University is a land-grant institution with a multicultural student enrollment of more than 24,000 students.  The College of Veterinary Medicine admits approximately 90 students per year to the 4-year program for the Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.  The University is located in the city of Auburn in east-central Alabama near the metropolitan areas of Montgomery and Birmingham, AL, and Columbus and Atlanta, GA.  For more information about the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University, please reference our website at www.vetmed.auburn.edu.  

Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.  The successful candidates must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointments are scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment and be able to communicate effectively in English.

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Food Animal Ambulatory Clinician

Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Texas A&M University

A full-time faculty position in food animal medicine is available in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. The position is a 12-month tenure track appointment. Applicants should have a DVM or equivalent and be board certified or board eligible in a relevant practitioner board or specialty college with veterinary experience in clinical practice. Preference will be given to applicants with an advanced graduate degree. The successful candidate will participate in clinical service / teaching through the local food animal ambulatory practice, with emphasis on beef cattle and meat goats and will be expected to support and maintain this portion of the Food Animal Service. Eligibility for special/regular licensure by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is required. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Interested applicants should contact Dr. Dan Posey, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Texas A&M University, 4475 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4475; by phone (979)845-3541; or e-mail:  dposey@cvm.tamu.edu.  Review of applicants will begin July 1, 2008, and will continue until a successful candidate is identified. Application should consist of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of at least three [3] references.  A complete job description can be found on our web site at:  http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/vlcs/PositionDescriptionFAAmbulatoryClinician.shtml

Texas A&M University is a smoke-free workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer/educator committed to diversity.