Job Summary
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine (PVM), Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS), invites applications for a full-time, 2-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Large Animal Surgery.
Qualifications
Qualifications for the position include a DVM or equivalent degree, and board certification or completion of a residency program registered by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). The successful candidate will participate in a shared on-call emergency service. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. A background check is required for employment by the University.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will actively participate in the discovery, learning and engagement missions of the PVM and VCS department. Clinical Service: Providing clinical service to patients of the Purdue Veterinary Hospital with a time commitment of 50-70%, including supervising veterinary students, veterinary nursing students, and house officers; and building strong relationships with referring veterinarians. Back up emergency call is shared with other faculty. Learning: Excellent clinical, didactic and laboratory instruction of veterinary students, veterinary nursing students, house officers, and graduate students. There will be an expectation of a small commitment of time (5-10%) to collaborative teaching in other elective courses focusing on clinically applied topics. Discovery: All faculty are expected to collaborate on clinical research projects. Collaborative research opportunities are also available with the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, the College of Health and Human Science, the College of Agriculture and Lafayette Center for Medical Education.
College and Department
Commitment to the College and Departmental missions of learning, discovery, and engagement, and support of the College and Department strategic plans are essential.
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University values, nurtures, and respects all members of its community and ensures an environment of inclusive excellence where all students, faculty, and staff are inspired and empowered to achieve their full potential.
Application
Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should provide the following: a cover letter describing professional goals and teaching philosophy; curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of three professional references via the provided link:
*Current Purdue employees apply via this link:
Equal Opportunity
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.