Assistant/Associate Professor in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Washington State University
Application
Details
Posted: 19-Feb-24
Location: Pullman, Washington
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Academia/Research
Occupation:
Veterinarian
Species:
Canine
Feline
Required Education:
DVM or equivalent
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Washington State University (WSU) Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) seeks to fill a full-time continuous career track (clinical track) faculty position in Small Animal Internal Medicine. The successful applicant will join three other ACVIM board-certified internists, and a dedicated team of residents and technicians. The Department is open to flexible scheduling and novel appointment structures. Salary range is $145,000 - $190,000 per year, depending on qualifications and level of experience and includes a generous benefits package.
The small animal internal medicine service located within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) in Pullman, Washington, is currently comprised of three boarded internists and five residents. Staff in support of the service include a licensed veterinary technician, veterinary assistants, and a patient service coordinator. Students are actively involved in all cases. The service offers comprehensive care working closely with other services, in particular surgery, neurology, cardiology, oncology, and emergency/critical care, to meet patient needs. For imaging, our radiology service has a 64-slice computed tomographic scanner, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasonography, plain radiography, fluoroscopy, and nuclear scanning. The small animal internal medicine service has endoscopic capabilities to perform respiratory, gastrointestinal and urological endoscopic examinations. The service also has access to a Phillips mobile videofluoroscopic unit for dynamic contrast studies. The medicine service sees patients from all over the Pacific northwest, Alaska and western Canada and the case load continues to increase with a current average case load of 1200-1400 cases per year.
RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will emphasize clinical service and clinical teaching, with up to 65% effort devoted to these activities. The successful candidate will provide clinical service for the VTH and clinical instruction of professional veterinary students, interns, residents, and graduate students. Remaining effort will comprise classroom/laboratory teaching and/or collaborative research/scholarship within the candidate’s area of interest. The successful applicant should be able to effectively communicate and work collegially and collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment and relevant ability to successfully advocate for diversity and values of diversity and inclusion.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Applications received by March 18, 2024 will be considered in the initial review process. Applicants are required to submit an electronic application through https://hrs.wsu.edu/jobs/ including a cover letter summarizing the candidate’s qualifications, stating the desired faculty rank and providing a summary of the candidate’s clinical, teaching, and scholarly interests and goals; curriculum vitae; statement of commitment/contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and contact information including email address and phone number for three (3) professional references. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Sarah Guess, Chair of the Search Committee, by email sarah.guess@wsu.edu, or by telephone (509) 595-0783.
AREA OVERVIEW: The VTH aspires to be the country’s best academic veterinary hospital for patients, students, clients, colleagues, and community. The joint mission of the VTH and VCS is to improve the health and well-being of all animals through excellence in medical care, training future veterinarians, and finding innovative ways to diagnose and treat disease. Dedicated to this vision and mission are more than 60 full-time faculty members and 170 staff and house officers.
The WSU CVM is organized into five departments/schools, including VCS, Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology (VMP), Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience (IPN), the School of Molecular Biosciences (SMB), and the Paul G. Allen School for Global Health, each dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service (http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu)
Washington State University is a land-grant institution with an enrollment of approximately 20,000 students on the Pullman campus and 30,000 students system-wide. The University of Idaho, also a land-grant university, is located in Moscow, Idaho, 8 miles from the Pullman campus. These communities offer a friendly, small-town living environment and access to a rich assortment of cultural, recreational, and athletic attractions. Pullman has a four-season climate, clean air, good schools, and a low crime rate. Pullman (population 34,000) is about 75 miles south of Spokane, Washington, and lies close to recreational areas in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia. To learn more about the Pullman community, visit: http://www.pullmanchamber.com. The university’s web page, www.wsu.edu, offers additional information about WSU and the surrounding area.
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required for both ranks:
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD) degree or foreign equivalent degree (i.e., BVSc).
Diplomate status or board-eligibility in Small Animal Internal Medicine by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, by the time of hire.
Preferred:
Interest and expertise in practicing all aspects of internal medicine.
Interest and expertise in performing abdominal ultrasound (training can be provided).
Applicants for Associate Professor should also have a record of scholarship aligned with effort devoted to scholarship in previous positions, a higher level of national/international recognition and a higher level of clinical and teaching experience as compared to Assistant Professor applicants. More information regarding faculty rank qualifications can be found at, https://provost.wsu.edu/documents/2017/08/tenure-and-promotion-guidelines.pdf/
VTH: The VTH aspires to be the country’s best academic veterinary hospital for patients, students, clients, colleagues, and community. The joint mission of the VTH and VCS is to improve the health and well-being of all animals through excellence in medical care, training future veterinarians, and finding innovative ways to diagnose and treat disease. Dedicated to this vision and mission are over 60 full-time faculty members and 170 staff and house officers.
CVM: The WSU CVM is organized into five departments/schools, including VCS, Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology (VMP), Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience (IPN), the School of Molecular Biosciences (SMB), and the Paul G. Allen School for Global Health, each dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service (http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu)
UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1890 in Pullman, Washington State University (WSU) is Washington’s land-grant university with an overarching mission of improving the quality of life for all citizens – locally, nationally, and globally. WSU is committed to innovation and excellence in research and scholarship. WSU has a current enrollment of over 30,000 undergraduate, graduate, and prof...essional students and approximately 6,000 faculty and staff at its five campuses (Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Everett), as well as its numerous other locations across the State of Washington and online through its Global Campus.
AREA: Washington State University is a PAC-12 school and a land-grant institution with an enrollment of approximately 20,000 students on the Pullman campus and 30,000 students system-wide. The University of Idaho, also a land-grant university, is located in Moscow, Idaho, 8 miles from the Pullman campus. These communities offer a friendly, small-town living environment and access to a rich assortment of cultural, recreational, and athletic attractions. Pullman has a four-season climate, clean air, good schools, affordable homes, and a low crime rate. Pullman (population 34,000) is about 75 miles south of Spokane, Washington, and lies close to recreational areas in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia. To learn more about the Pullman community, visit: http://www.pullmanchamber.com. The university’s web page, www.wsu.edu, offers additional information about WSU and the surrounding area.