Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor of Large Animal Ambulatory Medicine
Company: Tufts University
Location: Woodstock
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Tufts University: Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine:
Ambulatory Medicine and Theriogenology
Location
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, 149 New
Sweden Rd, Woodstock, CT 06281
Open Date
Oct 02, 2023
Description
The Department of Ambulatory Medicine and Theriogenology at
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University invites
applications for an assistant or associate clinical professor of
large animal ambulatory medicine. This is a continuous term
(tenure-equivalent) track appointment. The successful applicant is
expected to provide excellent general medicine services in a large
animal ambulatory environment, with emphasis on equine medicine,
while providing clinical instruction for DVM students. The
position's primary responsibilities include general medicine and
surgery for equine, bovine, small ruminant, and other large animal
species. Contribution to clinical teaching in the DVM program,
mentoring interns, and scholarly activity is also expected.
The Department of Ambulatory Medicine and Theriogenology provides
teaching expertise supporting general veterinary medicine for all
large animal species, including classroom, clinical skills, small
group, and clinical rotation teaching. There are ample
opportunities to engage in teaching. While this is primarily a
clinical and teaching position, engagement in research and/or
scholarly activity sufficient to maintain expertise is expected.
There are opportunities for collaborative or independent projects,
according to interests. As a clinical professor track position, it
is expected that the equivalent of -32 weeks will be spent on
clinical service, -7 weeks will be devoted to teaching, - 5 weeks
will be devoted to scholarly activity, and -3 weeks will be devoted
to service to the University.
Clinical practice is under the auspices of Tufts Veterinary Field
Services (TVFS), which is based along with the academic department
in Woodstock, CT. The main campus is located 35 miles away, in
North Grafton, MA and is where the majority of non-clinical
rotation teaching occurs. TVFS provides high quality individual
animal care, herd health, production medicine, and reproductive
services for small ruminants (2500/year), camelids (400/year),
dairy and beef cattle (2,000 calls/50,000 animals), horses
(2500/year), and pigs (300/year). TVFS is currently composed of ten
clinicians and one intern. Specialized equipment available includes
digital radiography, diagnostic ultrasound, endoscopy, and assisted
reproduction equipment. A haul-in with stalls and an ability to
support minor surgeries is available at the clinic in Woodstock,
CT. Easy referral for advanced medical and surgical care is
available at the Hospital for Large Animals in N. Grafton, MA. The
Hospital for Large Animals has a full range of board
specialists.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a DVM degree or its equivalent, with a
minimum of either a relevant internship or 2 years of practice
experience, and eligibility for licensure in Connecticut, Rhode
Island, and Massachusetts. The ability to achieve federal and state
accreditation is required. Demonstrated expertise in large animal
equine medicine and field surgery is required, with a minimum of
two years of experience by the date of hire. While the successful
candidate would have primarily duty to provide equine veterinary
services, the ability to provide care for other livestock species
is also required. Rotational participation in the emergency call
schedule for all species seen at TVFS is required. On-call is
shared amongst all clinicians and includes serving as a back-up for
the intern. Excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for
teaching are required. Previous formal or informal teaching
experience in an academic or practice setting is considered an
asset. Practitioner or specialty board certification is not
required but would be considered an asset. The rank and salary will
be commensurate with experience and qualifications (post-DVM
graduate degree, specialty board certification).
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2023 and the search
will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Candidates
should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing
their qualifications, clinical interests and experience, teaching
experience, and research or scholarly interests. Please address
your strengths and experiences in diversity and inclusion as it
relates to teaching, research, and/or service in your cover letter.
The names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of five
references should be provided. Applicants (). For questions about
the application process please contact Dr. Carlos Pinto at
carlos.pinto@tufts.edu . Start date is negotiable, with a start
date by March 1, 2024 or earlier being preferred.
Cummings School is situated in Grafton, MA on a 600-acre pastoral
campus, forty-five minutes west of Boston and next door to
Worcester, the second largest city in Massachusetts. The Department
of Ambulatory Medicine and Theriogenology and Tufts Veterinary
Field Service are located in Woodstock, CT. There is a regional
rail service stop adjacent to the main campus and easy access to
cultural and sporting events. The main campus and Woodstock are
short drives from beautiful beaches, mountains, and other unique
features of New England. The area is a hub of biotechnology and
higher education. The K-12 education system is excellent. Housing
is readily available close to campus or in any number of
surrounding towns.
Keywords: Tufts University, New England , Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor of Large Animal Ambulatory Medicine, Education / Teaching , Woodstock, Northeast
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