Clinical, non-tenure track, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, in Large Animal Veterinary Medicine - Brookings, United States - South Dakota Board of Regents

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Clinical, non-tenure track, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, in Large Animal Veterinary Medicine (Faculty)

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Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Clinical, non-tenure track, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, in Large Animal Veterinary Medicine (Faculty) Posting Number F01395P Department SDSU-Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text

The Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department (VBSD) in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) at South Dakota State University (SDSU) invites applications to apply for a 9-month, 100% time, benefit eligible, clinical, non-tenure-track position in the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine (PPVM).

Candidates will be assigned the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor depending on qualifications. Located on the SDSU main campus in Brookings, South Dakota, this role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of aspiring veterinarians

The PPVM encompasses the first two years of a veterinary curriculum whereby each year a cohort of 20 students will begin the professional curriculum and complete the first two years of Veterinary School at SDSU and finish their final two years of the DVM degree requirements at the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

Sponsorship is not available for this position, must be authorized to work in the U.S.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibility is to teach percent lectures and laboratories within the Professional DVM degree program, large animal clinical veterinary medicine in the areas of surgery, preventative medicine, imaging, rural veterinary practice and clinical skills, and case based teaching, and coordinates the course content to achieve the same learning objectives and outcomes as the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine's first two years' curriculum.

This position could also contribute to the research and scholarly mission of the university by providing oversight, advising and mentorship to veterinary students that will be completing their MS Degree at SDSU.

SALARY RANGE:
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications.

We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays.

Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.


BENEFITS:
We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusions and access.

The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave.

Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• D.V.M. or equivalent degree in Veterinary Science, Biomedical or Life Sciences, Animal or Dairy Science, or related field is required by the start date.
• Ability to teach professional, graduate, and/or undergraduate students.
• Specific experience in veterinary large animal (production animal) medicine and/or surgery
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work as a contributing team member;
• Demonstrated use of technology in managing and/or delivering educational programs;
• Demonstrated ability or potential to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational materials and direct effective programs.
• Valid driver's license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and willingness to travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in teaching large animal (production animal) medicine and/or surgery to veterinary students
• Board certification and/or advanced degree in large animal medicine and/or surgery.
• Specific teaching experience in additional courses specific to the veterinary curriculum for the first 2 years which would include physiology, clinical skills, professional development, critical scientific reading, immunology, preventative medicine, basic pathology, agents of disease, clinical correlations, non-traditional pets, veterinary genetics and genomics, pharmacology, systemic pathology, clinical epidemiology, public health, small animal medicine, surgery; large animal medicine, surgery; diagnostic laboratory, veterinary imaging, avian core or dermatology
• Research experience in the One Health field, basic or clinical veterinary sciences, or production animal agriculture, or related area.
• Ability to work in a clinical setting with understanding of US veterinary college requirements, along with medicine and surgical skills needed for large animal (production animal) veterinary clinical practices in North America.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site


To apply, visit:
, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this job." This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment.

It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students.

This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date 03/07/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 04/15/2024 Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience. Duration of the Term 9 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Multiple Rank Work Hours

8am-5pm

Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40-70 Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.

South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world.

Its employees embrace the university's core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.

The Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences oversees both the Pre-Veterinary (undergraduate) and Professional DVM Programs and has active research programs in Animal and Public Health.

The Department also administrates the State Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory within a new addition and remodeled facility.

As the state's 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of South Dakota State University is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.

Jackrabbits Athletics competes as an NCAA Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.

Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis.

Brookings is listed as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees, and is rated among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.

The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state's highest academic achieving school districts.

The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school, and a high school.

The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children's Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission.

SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment.

Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact:
Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD Phone:

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact Dr. Alan Young at or Alan.
EDU.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Ear Protection (including earplugs), Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing, Surgical Mask If other protection is used please identify

Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected

Large animal medicine and surgery courses require hand manipulation (motor skills) along with interpretative clinical thinking (medicine).

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Color Vision, Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Animal Handling, Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Biohazard, Changes of Temperature, Chemical Hazards, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Exposure to Noise, Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Working Around Machinery Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Clinical skills, medicine and surgery courses require working with animals that may have infectious diseases (eg. therefore, rabies vaccinations are recommended).

Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.

Clinical Environment, Animal Facility, Classroom Environment, Farm or Grassland Environment, Lab Environment, Office Environment, Outdoors Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Reference List

Optional Documents