THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY CLINICAL SCIENCES IN THE CARLSON COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE INVITES APPLICATIONS A FULL-TIME, 12-MONTH, ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (CLINICAL OR TENURE-TRACK) SMALL ANIMAL SURGEON POSITION.

The Department is receptive to faculty members seeking part-time appointments; FTE is negotiable between 0.70-1.0 FTE for fixed-term clinical-track and 0.80-1.0 FTE for tenure-track.
Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine provides professional and graduate programs leading to DVM, MS and PhD degrees, and operates the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) and Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory OVDL). The College operates within a total budget (from all sources) of approximately $38 million annually, which supports educational programs, veterinary medical and diagnostic public services and research programs with broad impacts related to animal and human health. The Department of Clinical Sciences oversees clinical, classroom, and laboratory teaching, and scholarly activity of clinical faculty and residents. The VTH provides primary and referral health care for large and small animals throughout the Pacific Northwest. Its small animal clinic was completed in 2005 and expanded in 2019. It has modern examination and treatment space, full-service diagnostic imaging and surgery, and is home to several different clinical services.
The purpose of this position is to provide clinical service, foster critical thinking, generate original medical information and advance professional veterinary students’ and house officers’ knowledge and skills through research, mentorship and instruction in the Department of Clinical Sciences and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The balance among these duties will differ between candidates in our clinical and tenure tracks. Duties and expectations will also vary with the FTE of the appointment.
The incumbent provides small animal surgery services to veterinary patients admitted during regular hours and after hours. Most service time will be with our Orthopedic service. Soft Tissue service time is negotiable for candidates with broader interests. The incumbent also mentors, assists and instructs interns, residents and students in the classroom, teaching laboratory and hospital.
Achievement in scholarship and creative activity that is recognized as contributing to the body of knowledge in the practice discipline is required. Such activity should be validated by peers and show evidence of financial independence from university funding, if such funding is required to meet scholarly goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (ALL RANKS, CLINICAL OR TENURE-TRACK)

DVM or equivalent degree.
Completed residency training in the Small Animal specialty of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) or the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS).
Demonstrated commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting and a commitment to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.
Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills, and the ability to engage respectfully with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, CLINICAL OR TENURE-TRACK)

Qualified to sit for the ACVS or ECVS certifying examination.
Three years of clinical experience in Small Animal Surgery, including during residency training and evidence of some classroom/clinical teaching experience. The candidate should be familiar with both traditional and minimally-invasive surgical techniques and be capable of performing common soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures independently.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, CLINICAL OR TENURE-TRACK)

Completed ACVS/ECVS credential in Small Animal Surgery.
Ten years of clinical experience in Small Animal Surgery, including during residency training and evidence of some classroom/clinical teaching experience. The candidate should have expertise in both traditional and minimally-invasive surgical techniques and have a record of competence with advanced orthopedic procedures.
Record of academic achievement compatible with that rank at Oregon State University.

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The actual breakdown of duties will vary with the overall commitment and needs of the program. The percentages given here represent a typical, full-time position.