Assistant or Associate Professor - Veterinarian Extension Specialist
Assistant or Associate Professor - Veterinarian Extension Specialist
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Overview
The Department of Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences (VCLS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Utah State University (USU) is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Veterinary Extension Specialist for a tenuretrack position as an assistant or associate professor based on qualifications/experience. This position is integral to our mission of enhancing the quality of life for animals humans and the environment. The successful candidate will have a major focus on extension services 75 combined with teaching responsibilities in public health and epidemiology 20 and a minor service component 5. This is a tenuretrack position with a fiscalyear (FY) 12month appointment with an anticipated start date of January 1 2025. Review of applications will begin October 1 2024 and continue until the position has been filled.
The incumbent in this position will work closely with CVM faculty in the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UVDL) which is a cooperative effort by the USU CVM and Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF). The purpose of the laboratory is to provide veterinary diagnostic services to safeguard animal health protect the agricultural economy and shield the public against zoonotic diseases. In these roles the UVDL serves practicing veterinarians personnel in regulatory state and federal governmental positions public health officials and animal owners. Diagnostic services include pathology bacteriology virology serology and molecularbased assays. The main laboratory is located on the campus of USU in Logan Utah and its branch laboratory is located in Spanish Fork Utah; together these laboratories constitute the Utah component of the national veterinary diagnostic laboratory system.
This position is eligible for excellent benefits including paid holidays vacation days (earned hours based on FTE) 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: Summary of Benefits
Responsibilities
Extension 75:
- Develop and implement impactful veterinary healthrelated programs for the general public agricultural animal producers and veterinarians.
- Disseminate critical veterinary health information through workshops publications and other outreach activities.
- Collaborate with the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory to enhance animal health and food safety.
- Engage with stakeholders to identify and address pressing veterinary healthrelated issues.
- Generate collaborative scholarship and secure external funding to support and promote extension programming.
- Represent USU CVM animal health interests in Utah One Health initiatives.
Teaching 20:
- Provide teamdelivery of a combined epidemiology and public health course to veterinary and graduate students.
- Develop elective and/or graduate level courses commensurate with expertise and programmatic needs.
- Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
- Mentor students and support their academic and professional development.
Service 5:
- Contribute to departmental college and university service activities.
- Participate in professional service activities within the veterinary community.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- DVM/VMD degree (or equivalent) from an AVMAaccredited program.
- Eligibility for veterinary licensure in Utah.
- Experience educating producers and/or other professionals.
- Commitment to inclusive excellence in extension programming and teaching.
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel for job activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in epidemiology or public health.
- Board certification in the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM) or other AVMArecognized specialty.
- PostDVM private practice experience.
Additional Qualifications for consideration for the Rank of Associate Professor:
- Demonstrated meritorious trajectory of scholarship grantsmanship and teaching.
- Established positive professional reputation in veterinary medicine teaching and service.
Required Documents
Along with the application please include:
- Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
- Copies of relevant academic and professional certifications to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Documents 110
- Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
- Cover letter detailing their extension and teaching philosophy to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
College/Department Highlights
Currently the USU CVM participates in a 22 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 4year 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.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. 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.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion 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 namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.AdditionallyUSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources ator.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
For further information regarding nondiscrimination please visithttps://equity.usu/ or contact:
U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 09/2023
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Employment Type
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