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Texas A&M University - Faculty Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Clinical - Open Rank (Small Animal Clinical Education) in Canyon, Texas
Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Clinical - Open Rank (Small Animal Clinical Education) Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Location Canyon, TX
Open Date 3/25/2024
Position ID 136101
Description
The Department of Veterinary Small Animal Clinical Sciences (VSCS) in the School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) (http://vetmed.tamu.edu/) at Texas A&M University invites applications for one clinical-track (non-tenure) Assistant, Associate or full Professor position on an 11-month appointment to serve as Small Animal Medical Educator in our 2 2 DVM program at the Texas A&M University Veterinary Education, Research & Outreach (VERO) center on the West Texas A&M University campus in Canyon, Texas, located in the Texas Panhandle. This position is anticipated to start in Fall 2024. VERO provides unprecedented opportunities for veterinary education and collaboration with industry partners and stakeholders from the region and across the nation.
This unique clinical educator position includes a primary role in the preclinical years of the DVM curriculum. The chosen individual will participate in instruction of the integrated and highly experiential DVM curriculum. The individual will participate in multiple courses, including the Professional and Clinical Skills (PCS) course which is contiguous through the first six semesters of the curriculum. In this course, students gain clinical skills in the simulation laboratory, professional skills, including communication, ethical decision-making, personal and professional finance, and critical thinking skills using problem-based instruction hosted by combined instruction from foundation science and clinical faculty. The successful candidate and will have an academic home in the VMBS Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences.
The successful candidate will devote up to 80% of their time to instruction in the preclinical curriculum. Teamwork and collaboration are highly valued at Texas A&M University and at VERO, and candidates are expected to provide service to committees, working groups, and professional organizations. Individuals may engage in scholarly activity related to their discipline as well as teaching and learning. Strong collaborations exist between VERO faculty and our campus in College Station and are highly encouraged.
Developed as part of the Texas commitment to animals and agriculture, VERO represents a dynamic partnership between the Texas A&M VMBS and West Texas A&M University and is set in the heart of one of the most productive animal agricultural regions in the world. The Texas Panhandle and Plains area is home to the highest density of cattle in the USA with approximately 30% of the nation’s beef cattle fed or finished in the region, another 2.5 million beef cattle in the area, and over 300,000 dairy cattle at any given time. Nearby is Palo Duro Canyon State Park, home to the second largest canyon in the country. This area provides scenic hiking, biking, camping and horseback riding. Winter skiing in Taos, NM is within driving distance. In addition, Texas is home to nearly 900,000 horses. The WTAMU campus supports the highly competitive women’s equestrian team and the WTAMU Horse Center includes a teaching and research herd of 50 horses.
Texas A&M University is the oldest public institution of higher education in Texas and one of the nation’s largest and most dynamic universities. More than 70,000 students are enrolled in the University’s academic colleges and schools with over 10,000 pursuing graduate or professional degrees. Texas A&M University is a major research university with a growing international focus, and outstanding public and private support.
Qualifications
A pplicants with an interest in teaching a small cohort of eighteen veterinary students in a combination of didactic, small group teaching, and active learning sessions, as well as serving as a role model and mentor for these students, are encouraged to apply. Applicants must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and be licensed or eligible for license to practice veterinary medicine in Texas.
Application Instructions
Interested veterinarians must submit 1) a cover letter (must include career and service goals, and professional interests) 2) curriculum vitae, 3) personal statement (including philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable); and 4) names of five individuals who have been requested by the applicant to act as references to the search committee chair. Applications must be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/143488. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will be considered until the position has been filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Johanna Heseltine (Chair, Search Committee) at (979) 845-2351 or jheseltine@cvm.tamu.edu.