Position Title:Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor – Equine Field Services
Appointment Type:Faculty
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, in Ames, Iowa, invites applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor faculty position in Equine Field Services in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences.
The successful candidate will join our 2 current equine ambulatory veterinarians (Drs. Joan Howard and Kara Frerichs) to enhance the regional prominence of the Equine Field Services program at Iowa State University through activities in clinical service, teaching, and scholarship. The majority of position responsibility will be dedicated to professional ambulatory clinical practice based at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC), a state-of-the-art teaching hospital providing specialized care for companion and large animals throughout Iowa and surrounding states. Clinical practice will include training veterinary students at Iowa State University and house officers (interns/residents) within our large animal rotating internship or approved residency programs. A commitment to practicing a customer centered service philosophy and maintaining a collegial working environment is expected. As part of the general practice of equine ambulatory veterinary medicine, successful candidate is expected to develop/establish their skills and caseload within a focused, or niche, area of equine veterinary medicine.
Participation in didactic and laboratory teaching, independent or collaborative creative scholarship, and academic service are also expected. The extent of research, and other activities will be commensurate with the experience, rank, interests, and Position Responsibility Statement (PRS) of the successful candidate. The extent to which the successful candidate will be responsible for after-hours ambulatory on-call for Equine Field Services is flexible and may be discussed with the current Veterinary Clinical Sciences department chair (Dr. Wong).
Required Minimum Qualifications:
+ DVM or equivalent degree
+ State of Iowa Veterinary License on or before first day of employment
+ At least 1 year of experience practicing equine veterinary medicine
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience with equine ambulatory veterinary medicine practice
+ Experience in veterinary student didactic and clinical teaching
+ Experience in training house officers (interns/residents)
+ Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (equine) or other equine specialty
+ Experience in a specific area of focus within equine veterinary medicine
+ Federal accreditation through the national veterinary accreditation program
Department/Program & College Description:
The LVMC is a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide specialized care and comprehensive medical and surgical services for companion and large animals throughout Iowa and surrounding states. Our clinicians, residents, interns, technicians, staff, and senior veterinary students work collaboratively to provide 24-hour, high-quality care to animal patients. Equipment within the Equine Field Services includes an ambulatory veterinary truck, radiograph unit, dental equipment, ultrasonography unit, and endoscopic unit. Additionally, the Equine Field Services are able to schedule appointments in the LVMC and use the facility. The Veterinary Clinical Sciences department offers highly competitive salary and benefit packages for new faculty.
Ames is a great community to live and was recently voted one of the best college towns (http://www.thinkames.com/) in the nation. It has a population of 60,000, located in central Iowa, approximately 30 minutes North from Des Moines. Numerous activities are available including camping, bike paths, golf courses, state parks, aquatic center, farmers’ markets, and the excitement of Big XII sporting events and more. Find more information on the Ames area here (https://amesalliance.com/) .
Department Unit/Website: https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vcs
Proposed Start Date:March 3, 2025
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:June 30, 2028
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter3) Contact Information for a Minimum of Three References (External to ISU)
For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Jarrod Troy at jrtroy@iastate.edu.
Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans- Generous leave plans- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)- Life insurance and long-term disability- Flexible Spending Accounts- Various voluntary benefits and discounts- Employee Assistance Program- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: July 15, 2024
Posting Close Date:December 31, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15092
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