Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Clinical - Open Rank (Bovine Educator)

Description

The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) at Texas A&M University (http://vetmed.tamu.edu/), invites applications for a full-time, 11-month clinical non-tenure track position to serve as a bovine clinical educator in our 2+2 DVM program at the Texas A&M Veterinary Education, Research & Outreach program (VERO) (https://vetmed.tamu.edu/vero/) on the West Texas A&M University campus in Canyon, Texas. This appointment may be at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The anticipated start date is Fall 2025. Developed as part of the Texas commitment to animals and agriculture, VERO represents a dynamic partnership between the Texas A&M VMBS and West Texas A&M University and is set in the heart of one of the most productive animal agricultural regions in the world.  The Texas Panhandle and Plains area is home to the highest density of cattle in the country with approximately 30% of the nation’s beef cattle fed or finished in the region, another 2.5 million beef cattle in the area, and over 300,000 dairy cattle at any given time.  VERO provides unprecedented opportunities for veterinary education and collaboration with industry partners and stakeholders from the region and across the nation.  Canyon, Texas is located near Palo Duro Canyon State Park, home to the second largest canyon in the country.  This area provides scenic hiking, biking, camping and horseback riding. Winter skiing in Taos, NM is within driving distance. 

The successful candidate will have an academic home in the Large Animal Clinical Sciences department within the VMBS and will work collaboratively with faculty members from both VERO and College Station to administer the 2+2 curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to devote up to 70% of faculty time to instruction in the 2+2 curriculum, with the remaining time devoted to scholarship and service. The successful candidate will participate actively in duties related to the program mission daily, and provide service and leadership to support VERO Program, Department, College, and University activities. There is an opportunity for a portion of time devoted to clinical instruction in fourth-year clinical rotations occurring in the West Texas region related to the applicant’s specialty. It is a strong expectation that members of the department support each other and promote the VERO program’s mission by adhering to the VMBS Code of Conduct.

Teaching responsibilities will include multiple courses in the first two years of the DVM curriculum to a small cohort of veterinary students. These courses include the Professional and Clinical Skills (PCS) course, which is contiguous through the first six semesters of the curriculum. In this course students gain clinical skills in the simulation laboratory and through critical-thinking and problem-based instruction; this course focuses on professional skills, including communication, ethical decision-making, and personal and professional finance.   The curriculum is integrated and highly experiential, and educators with interest in small-group teaching and active learning are encouraged to apply.  Faculty in the DVM 2+2 program will be expected to “cross-over” and teach in multiple courses to reinforce content related to their subject matter interest across the 2+2 program. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must have a DVM degree (or equivalent).
• Applicants must be committed to a team-centered atmosphere and possess excellent communication skills with animal caregivers, faculty colleagues, veterinary students, technicians, and staff.  
• The successful candidate must have strong positive interpersonal skills along with a demonstrated record of promoting highly collegial and collaborative team interactions. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Board-certification in Large Animal Internal Medicine by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) or the European College of Bovine Health Management (ECBHM) or in the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Beef Cattle, Dairy or Food Animal) or American College of Theriogenology is desired.

Application Instructions

Application review will begin upon receipt, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If you would like to join the team at VMBS VERO please submit a