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Tenure Track or Professional Practice Assistant or Associate Professor of Veteri
Logan, UT
Job Description
Tenure Track or Professional Practice Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology
Requisition ID: 2024-7583
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Veterinary Clinical & Life Sciences
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits
Overview
The Department of Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences (VCLS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Utah State University (USU) is seeking applicants for a tenure track or professional practice assistant or associate professor of veterinary pharmacology position with the assignment of 60% research, 35% teaching, and 5% service (for tenure-track), or 60% teaching, 35% research, and 5% service (for professional practice). This is a tenure-track, fiscal-year (12-month) position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin March 20, 2024, and continue until the position has been filled.
The candidate will provide instruction in basic veterinary pharmacology in the veterinary medical curriculum and develop and carry out a research program that includes mentoring students to engage in quality research. The successful candidate will also seek external funding to support their research program and publish scholarship in peer-reviewed scientific outlets.
This candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of veterinary professionals by delivering pharmacology instruction in the new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree curriculum. In this capacity, the candidate is also expected to develop and implement innovative teaching methodologies, assessment tools, and evaluation criteria to measure veterinary students' mastery throughout the program's entirety. This candidate will also contribute to other curriculum activities associated with their expertise.
This position is eligible for excellent benefits, including paid holidays, 22 vacation days/year, a 50% undergraduate tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages, and a generous contribution to retirement. In addition, up to 4 days/month may be used for consulting work. View more information here:
Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities for Research:
- Develop and carry out a high-quality research program that includes mentoring graduate and undergraduate, as well as veterinary medical students.
- Compete for extramural funding to support a research program in the biomedical or life sciences.
- Publish scholarship in peer-reviewed scientific journals and other outlets.
- Steady and consistent record of research or creative endeavors supporting your scholarly activity.
Position Responsibilities for Teaching:
- Deliver instruction in veterinary pharmacology in the DVM degree curriculum.
- Develop and implement innovative teaching methodologies, assessment tools, and evaluation criteria in your area of instruction.
- Contribute to developing the DVM degree curriculum and other curriculum activities associated with their expertise.
Position Responsibilities for Service:
- Contribute to the department, college, university, and profession through service (e.g., serve on graduate student, curriculum, hiring, and admissions committees)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD, PharmD, or DVM/PhD, or equivalent degree(s).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a team member in a collaborative setting.
Additional Qualifications to be considered for the Rank of Associate Professor:
- Demonstrated ability to design and successfully implement a nationally recognized research program.
- Extensive track record of published peer-reviewed scientific research.
- History of attracting significant federal research funding.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Postdoctoral research experience.
- DVM degree and an interest in teaching pharmacology.
- Experience teaching pharmacology in a veterinary curriculum.
- American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology board eligibility or certification.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
- Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
- Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
- Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
- Statement of research interests to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
- Statement of teaching philosophy and methods to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits
ADA
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.
University Highlights
Currently, the USU CVM participates in a "2+2" program with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University and the broader Washington - Idaho - Montana - Utah (WIMU) Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine that provides instruction to 30 students in each class cohort. However, in 2022 the State of Utah approved the establishment of a full 4-year DVM degree program at USU with the goal of admitting its inaugural class of 40 students in the fall of 2025 and supporting a class size of 80 veterinary students in subsequent years. This position offers multiple opportunities for professional development in instruction, curriculum design, and innovative teaching methods.
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students , including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named in 2023. about USU.
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About the Region
U.S. News and World Report for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USUs main campus, , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area in the Milken Institutes 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 04/2024
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
Commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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