Assistant Associate Professor of Exotic Zoo Animal Medicine Veterinary Medicine

Rocky Vista University is launching an exciting new College of Veterinary Medicine and we are seeking forwardthinking educators who are eager to help build something extraordinary from the ground is a rare opportunity to shape an innovative studentcentered veterinary curriculum one grounded in realworld clinical excellence and designed to prepare graduates for the evolving demands of the profession.

Faculty at RVU CVM will collaborate closely with accomplished peers to design develop and continuously refine courses playing a central role in shaping both the program and the future of veterinary education. Youll teach mentor and innovate in stateoftheart facilities in beautiful Billings Montana where exceptional quality of life a welcoming community and unparalleled access to outdoor recreation come together.

If you are energized by collaboration inspired by new possibilities in veterinary education and motivated by the opportunity to leave a lasting professional legacy Rocky Vista University invites you to join us at the beginning of something truly special.

SALARY:

$149864 - $196539 per year. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill knowledge experience education and credentials. Specifically Faculty salary is determined by these factors as well as Faculty Rank which will be determined by the RVU Rank and Promotion committee.

Relocation Assistance available.

BENEFITS:

RVU offers a full benefits package that includes 401(k) Health Dental and Vision insurance along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year 12 accrued sick days per year personal days 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employees contribution.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:We are Rocky Vista University (RVU) a diverse equitable and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes values and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students staff faculty and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion inclusive excellence.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status

Enhance the knowledge growth and overall development of the veterinary students through contribution to courses administered by the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences through the delivery of assigned lectures running small groups reviewing and contributing to course material developing and reviewing exam questions.

• Responsibilities in research and teaching in Exotic / Zoo Animal Medicine.

Research & Scholarly Activities

• Research areas of emphasis at CVM include: One Health Wildlife & Conservation Medicine Climate Change Zoonotic Diseases and Public Health.
• Advise and mentor DVM and graduate students and actively engage in independent and collaborative research.
• Actively engage in independent and collaborative research in your area of expertise
  to include projects suitable for veterinary student participation.
• Specific interest and background in collaborative research with CVM faculty in other departments is desirable.

Participate in the following University Activities

• Faculty Senate
• Departmental Meetings (when required)
• Departmental Faculty evaluations (when required)
• College/University committees

• DVM from an accredited institution.

• Board eligible or board certification preferred.
• Experience and interest in Exotic / Zoo Animal Medicine research is highly desired.

Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.

Qualified applicants will be contacted. There may be an additional video interview for you to complete. Please watch your email including spam and promotions folder.

Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing using the English language;
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels;
• May be exposed to short intermittent and /or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include but not limited to pens pencils calculators computer keyboards telephone etc.;
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices conference rooms and on occasion to off-campus sites to attend meetings conferences workshops seminars etc.

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