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The Department of Veterinary Population Medicine (VPM) at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in St. Paul invites applications for a contract (non-tenure) full-time (100% appointment) faculty position in Large Animal Internal Medicine. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor at the University of Minnesota. The final rank and terms of appointment will depend on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate, consistent with Collegiate and University policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional clinical service in Large Animal Medicine (LAM) at the Veterinary Medical Center, which includes the Piper Equine Hospital and Large Animal Hospital, and didactic/clinical teaching of veterinary students, under delegated authority of the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.
• Provide after-hours emergency coverage, urgent-care daytime service, occasional daytime, and consultation to regional veterinarians. 
• Provide didactic instruction of veterinary students; supervision and clinical instruction of interns, residents, and professional students as they rotate through the LAM service; mentorship of LAM residents, and participation in resident training activities such as seminars, board exam preparation, and journal club. 
• Develop close relationships with clients and referring veterinarians to provide comprehensive care and oversight for equine and food and fiber patients.
• Participate in scholarly activities and demonstrate a collegial, collaborative approach and willingness to participate in departmental initiatives, programs and committees.

The clinical service is shared among 4 faculty. The caseload is approximately 70% equine, with the remainder comprising llamas/alpacas, pet pigs, and goats, with occasional sheep and cattle. Experienced internists and residents finishing training programs in equine-exclusive medicine who are interested in mixed large animal practice are encouraged to apply. While scholarly activities are encouraged and expected, development of an independent research program is not an expectation of this position, nor is it required for academic advancement.

The University of Minnesota seeks candidates who are interested in programs that support community and belonging and excellence of the academic community through their service, teaching, research, and outreach. The candidate will demonstrate commitment to delivering exceptional clinical service, teaching, student mentorship, and contribute to the national prominence of the Veterinary Medical Center, VPM Department, and the University of Minnesota. 

Required Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent degree
• ACVIM or ECVIM Large Animal Internal Medicine board eligibility 
• Must be eligible for Minnesota veterinary licensure. Visit the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine website for more details.
• Outstanding clinical, interpersonal, and teaching skills
• Experience and ability to work with culturally distinct groups of people, and excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACVIM or ECVIM Large Animal Internal Medicine board certification
• Experience managing critical large animal patients while balancing the supervision and instruction of house officers and clinical year veterinary students
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical and didactic teaching
• MS, PhD, or equivalent degree in large animal internal medicine or other aspects of veterinary medicine relevant to the position
• Clinical training and/or research interests that complement the strengths of the current LAM faculty

The Veterinary Population Medicine (VPM) department specializes in population and individual animal medicine focusing on large animal and food animals health and production, biomedical science, and ecosystem and public health. Our faculty members conduct animal and public-health-focused research to better diagnose, treat, and prevent animal disease, as well as diseases that can be transmitted between animals and people. Faculty provide clinical instruction in medicine, diseases, surgery, production medicine, public health and reproduction of domestic large-animal species and are home to faculty in clinics, epidemiology, preventive medicine, veterinary public health, pathology and one health/ecosystem health. Faculty members provide clinical services for animals, diagnostic services to animal owners, and continuing education and extension programs for veterinarians and animal owners.
 

Teaching
The Veterinary Population Medicine Department provides clinical and didactic instruction in medicine, surgery, production medicine, diagnostics and reproduction of domestic large-animal species and is home to faculty in epidemiology, veterinary public health, and pathology. The department provides residency training in large animal medicine, surgery, pathology, and veterinary public health and preventive veterinary medicine and works with students in the Veterinary Sciences, and Comparative and Molecular Biosciences graduate programs.
 

Research
Faculty members conduct animal and public-health-focused research to better diagnose, treat, eliminate and prevent animal disease, as well as diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans.

Service
Faculty members provide clinical services for animals in the Leatherdale Equine Center, the Large Animal Hospital and the West Metro Clinic, as well as diagnostic services to animal owners through the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. They consult with producers and veterinarians in the community, provide continuing education and extension programs for veterinarians and animal owners, and play an active role in the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, John Fetrow Dairy Education Center, Equine Center, and the Swine Disease Eradication Center.
 

Pay Range: $105,000-$217,000 annually, dependent on rank and commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. See more detailed ranges below:

Assistant Professor: $105,000- $170,000 annually

Associate Professor: $110,000- $195,000 annually

Full Professor: $120,000-$217,000 annually
 

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff 

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services 
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. Applications should include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references (with contact information) knowledgeable about the candidate's clinical, teaching, outreach, research, and communication skills. Questions regarding this position may be sent to the search committee administrator, Ms. Ashley Bell, at bellx304@umn.edu 

To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

This position will remain open until filled.

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