Clinical Assistant Professor Surgical Education- AZ- College of Veterinary Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor Surgical Education- AZ- College of Veterinary Medicine
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Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a fulltime faculty position developing and supervising a surgical education program. This appointment focuses of the training of veterinary students within the structure of a liveanimal surgical laboratory. The successful candidate will develop and implement innovative programs to achieve surgical excellence in future veterinarians. While primarily involved in surgical laboratory education the candidate is also expected to assist with clientowned animal surgery cases as needed. Some didactic teaching is also expected. While development of an independent research program is not expected for this position willingness to engage in collaborative scholarly activities is required. This can be a tenuretrack or clinicaltrack appointment depending on the qualifications and desires of the candidate.
The following qualifications are required:
- DVM or equivalent degree
- Current AZ veterinary license or the ability to obtain one within 3 months of start date
- Evidence of excellent clinical and communication skills
- Ability to develop new and innovative surgery teaching programs
- Surgical excellence
- Willingness to engage in collaborative clinical research
- Strong commitment to meeting the needs of students
- Collaborative mindset to foster a teamapproach to teaching and service
The following qualifications are desirable but not required
- Teaching experience
- Surgery residency training
- Research experience
- Graduate degree in a relevant field of study
- Additional advanced training
Midwestern University is a private notforprofit organization that provides graduate and professional education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses one in Downers Grove Illinois and the other in Glendale Arizona. More than 6700 fulltime students are enrolled in graduate programs in veterinary medicine osteopathic medicine dentistry pharmacy physician assistant studies physical therapy occupational therapy nurse anesthesia cardiovascular perfusion podiatry optometry clinical psychology speech language pathology and biomedical sciences. Over 500 fulltime faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning respect for all members of the health care team service interdisciplinary scholarly activity and personal growth. The college received full accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education in September of 2018.
The CVM is housed in Cactus Wren Hall and in the Animal Health Institute. Cactus Wren Hall is a new facility with ample classrooms teaching laboratories research laboratories conference rooms and offices. The Animal Health Institute is comprised of The Companion Animal Clinic The Large Animal Clinic and The Diagnostic Pathology Center. The Companion Animal Clinic is a modern and innovative veterinary hospital for small animals. The 110000 sq. ft. building contains stateoftheart medical surgical dental and intensive care facilities. A full range of endoscopic equipment is available. Additional patient services include medical oncology neurology physical therapy cardiology and therapeutic plasma exchange. The clinic also offers fullservice clinical pathology and microbiology laboratories. In addition to outstanding clinical facilities and equipment the Companion Animal Clinic houses a pharmacy a large and wellequipped surgery teaching laboratory simulated examination rooms for clinical communications training using standardized clients/patients and ample conference and smallgroup meeting rooms. Full service clinical pathology and clinical microbiology laboratories are housed in the clinic building. Adjacent to the Companion Animal Clinic is the Large Animal Clinic which houses large animal teaching and treatment facilities and small herds of cattle and horses. The Diagnostic Pathology Center offers a full range of anatomical pathology and forensic pathology services and contains ample teaching spaces.
We are seeking a faculty member who is excited about participating in the growth of a young veterinary college and having a role in shaping its teaching and clinical programs. While independent research is not a requirement for this position scholarly activity is expected of all faculty members. Evidence of interest and experience in research will be considered an asset.
If you would like to learn more about this position please submit your application through Midwestern Universitys online job board at Your online application should include a letter of intent and a curriculum vitae with the names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least three professional references. Please note that although faculty positions are usually listed as Assistant Professor initial appointment at a higher rank is possible based on the academic experience of the applicant.
For more information about this position please contact:
Anderson Fvaro da Cunha
Professor of Anesthesiology Dept ofSpecialtyMedicine
Director Companion Animal Clinic
Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine
5715 W Utopia Rd. Glendale AZ85308
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Midwestern University is a private notforprofit organization that provides graduate and postgraduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses one in Downers Grove Illinois and the other in Glendale Arizona. More than 6000 fulltime students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine dentistry pharmacy physician assistant studies physical therapy occupational therapy nurse anesthesia cardiovascular perfusion podiatry optometry clinical psychology speech language pathology biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 fulltime faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning respect for all members of the health care team service interdisciplinary scholarly activity and personal growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holidays sick/flex days personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan tuition reimbursement child care subsidy reimbursement program identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility onsite with a fully equipped fitness facility.
Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past current or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class in accord withall federal state and local laws including 41 C.F.R. 601.4(a) 250.5(a) 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the SmokeFree Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36601.01 and the Smoke Free Illinois Act 410 ILCS 82/. Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
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