Assistant/Associate Professor/ Small Animal Community Practice

Position Title Assistant / Associate Professor / Small Animal Community Practice Job Summary This position supports the elements of teaching, service, and clinical research as a faculty member within the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences.

The faculty member contributes toa team of veterinarians by providing client services to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), with emphasis on, but not limited to Small Animal Community Practice. Essential Job Duties

• Participate in the tripartite mission of teaching, clinical research, and service.
• Participate in providing client services to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), with emphasis on, but not limited to Small Animal Community Practice.
• Provide supervision and training to students and rotating interns in physical examinations, diagnosis, treatment, general care and interpersonal communication (client, patient care team, etc.).
• Participate in clinical and laboratory instruction for and supervision and evaluation of veterinary students and interns with hands-on instruction, and case-based rounds or small-group didactic sessions.
• Participate in innovative teaching and service programs to enhance / improve the quality of outcomes in the department and the college
• Participate in didactic course instruction for and evaluation of veterinary students.
• Development and teaching of assigned topics for students in the veterinary curriculum in courses as assigned as course coordinator or assist in the courses including participation in student performance evaluations.
• Participate in community outreach service activities.
• Participate in clinical research and professional development.
• Provide after-hours emergency support to interns when on duty.
• Maintain professional licensure in Alabama, certifications, and medical recordkeeping per requirements of the VTH.
• Faculty member is expected to attend department, college, and university meetings; participate in college and university events;

and serve on department, college and university committees. Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

DVM, or equivalent degree and successful completion of a rotating internship program is preferred, however, candidates who have >

3 years of small animal clinical and surgical experience are eligible

Physical Demands FLSA Exempt Status Full-Time Position Statement In keeping with the President’s commitment to Tuskegee University becoming One Tuskegee , the ideal candidate will possess the willingness to use their expertise in transforming Tuskegee into a leading 21st century living and learning environment.

Skills and Attributes

• Clinical experience and documented competency in small animal practice
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven organizational, time management, and planning skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a culturally diverse staff, volunteers, and community in a professional manner at all times
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team environment
30+ days ago