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Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track or Clinical Track)

Employer
University of Missouri
Location
Columbia

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Professional Fields, Veterinary Science
Position Type
Tenured & Tenure-Track
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Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track or Clinical Track)
Location: Columbia
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 32537
Job Description

Avian Pathologist

The University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL) and MU Extension need a qualified avian pathologist to fulfill the tripartite mission of a land grant institution, which includes teaching, service and research. Poultry is one of Missouri’s top commodities. A poultry health specialist (board certified avian pathologist) has been recognized by MU Extension as one of the top needs of the state. The VMDL also needs an avian pathologist to teach avian diseases to veterinary students and provide diagnostic services to industry and regulatory agencies. The VMDL is the only full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians in the state of Missouri. The VMDL is a Level I Lab of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network and Tier I Lab of FDA Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN). The VMDL is composed of eight diagnostic service sections: anatomic pathology, avian pathology, bacteriology, clinical pathology, histopathology, molecular biology, serology and toxicology. The anatomic pathology section currently has 6 pathologists and 1 part-time boarded certified avian pathologist. The successful candidate will share responsibilities in diagnostic service with the team of anatomic pathologists, participate in teaching of veterinary professional and graduate curricula, training residents, and supporting MU research community.

This full-time faculty appointment will be hired at the level of either tenure-track or clinical track Assistant or Associate Professor. Academic rank and tenure status will be commensurate with experience, qualifications and career aspirations. For a tenure track position, active scholarly program and extramural funding are expected. The Department of Veterinary Pathobiology will be the academic home of this position.

Title: Assistant or Associate Professor, FTE: 1.0

Term of Appointment: 12 months

Tenure Status: Tenure or Clinical Track

Type: Ranked

Home Department: Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Responsibilities:

    Teaching: 0.1 to 0.2 FTE. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the Diagnostic Pathology and Special Species Medicine course offered to veterinary students (6 weeks x 8 blocks per year). Additional opportunities are available to individuals capable of teaching veterinary professional courses. If the candidate has undergraduate or graduate degree in poultry science, the individual may teach poultry production for Animal Science department. In that case, the FTE for teaching will be 0.2.Diagnostic Service: 0.4 to 0.5 FTE. The major commitment of this position is to provide comprehensive diagnostic services to poultry producers, pet bird owners, zoos, and government agencies. Responsibilities include performing postmortem examinations and biopsy evaluations, providing consultation to clients, and supervising avian serology laboratory.Extension: 0.4 FTE. The expectation of this position is to provide expertise related to poultry health, nutrition, eggs, sanitation, biosecurity, husbandry and management. The avian pathologist must work closely with university based extension research faculty associated with poultry production and practices that enhance meat and egg quality. Major extension responsibilities will include planning, implementing, conducting and evaluating a broad educational program for poultry enterprises of any sizes.

Qualifications

Candidate must possess a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent. An MS or PhD degree or having an established scholarly record is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with an advanced degree and ACVP board certification. Candidates for an associate professor appointment should have appropriate experiences, a record of excellence in anatomical pathology diagnostics and a documented record of scholarship. A commitment to the three-fold academic missions of service, teaching and research. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Team spirit is expected.

Application Materials

Interested individuals should submit a letter stating career goals and current expertise, a curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three references.

Application materials and CV must be submitted online at https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job

Screening and review of applications shall begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information contract:

Michael Zinn, DVM, Dipl. American College of Veterinary Pathologists

Assistant Clinical Professor, Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

901 E. Campus Loop Columbia, MO 65211

Tel 573-882-6811

Or visit www.vmdl.missouri.edu.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

EEO IS THE LAW

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Organization

Working at University of Missouri

The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, Mo., as the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the first state university in Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase territory. Today, MU is a $2.1 billion enterprise and an important investment for the state and nation.

MU provides all the benefits of two universities in one: It's a major land-grant institution with a statewide mission of service to citizens and Missouri's largest public research university. Considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions, Mizzou is the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System. It is one of only 34 public universities, and the only public institution in Missouri, to be selected for membership in the Association of American Universities.

The state’s most comprehensive university, MU offers more than 300 degree programs through 19 colleges and schools and is one of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.

Mizzou has a diverse enrollment with 35,000 students from every county in Missouri, every state in the nation and 120 countries. The favorite classroom for the best and brightest, Mizzou attracts more valedictorians, Curators Scholars and Bright Flight Scholars than any other college or university in Missouri. Twenty-six percent of MU freshmen come from the top 10 percent of their high school classes.

MU’s nationally prominent faculty bring discoveries into the classroom, publish more than 1,600 books and scholarly articles each year and spend about $235 million annually on scientific research; they account for 70 percent of the research dollars flowing to Missouri public universities. Ninety-two percent of full-time, ranked faculty hold doctorates or the highest degree in their field.

MU students are uniquely prepared for success in life as global citizens. For example, Mizzou is nationally known for its campus writing program, learning communities and first-year experiences. The National Science Foundation has recognized MU as one of the top-10 universities in the country for undergraduate research opportunities. In fact, experiential learning is an essential part of an MU degree. Real-world media experience, or the Missouri Method, in journalism and a problem-based curriculum in medicine are two examples. Students also participate in Missouri’s largest study abroad program and contribute 180,000 hours of community service each year.

Mizzou graduates more than 8,000 students annually, granting 25 percent of all bachelor's degrees, 23 percent of master’s degrees and sixty-five percent of all doctoral degrees earned at Missouri's public universities. Roughly one in three degrees are in math, engineering, information technology, health and other science fields.

Designated a botanic garden, MU’s 1,262-acre main campus features more than 42,000 plants and trees and is an important outdoor laboratory for 10 academic programs. Many university buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Popular media consistently call Columbia, Mo., one of America’s best places to live because of its excellent quality of life. Mizzou is by far the largest employer in the area with more than 13,000 full-time employees.

Citizens across the state connect with Mizzou by participating in Extension programs in every county, visiting MU Health Care specialists, competing in state competitions in MU facilities and cheering on the Missouri Tigers at athletic events. A member of the Southeastern Conference, Mizzou's NCAA Division I athletic program has 20 sports, many ranked in the top 25 nationally.

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