Assistant Professor of Veterinary Surgery

The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in Veterinary Surgery, Small Animal Surgery
- Orthopedics and Small Animal Surgery
- Soft Tissue. This full-time, annually renewable, contract (non-tenure track) faculty appointment is available immediately and represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing and collaborative specialty service within one of the nation's leading academic veterinary medical centers.

We are seeking a colleague who is passionate about clinical excellence, teaching, collaboration, and advancing the field of veterinary surgery. This position is being recruited as part of a strategic investment in the continued growth of the Surgery Service and the future development of advanced training opportunities within the program.

70%- Clinical:

• Participate in the diagnosis, management and treatment of veterinary surgery cases.
• Provide surgery consultations to local veterinarians, faculty and house officers.
• Clinical instruction of interns, residents and veterinary students.
• Work closely with other faculty, house officers, and veterinary technicians to achieve a high standard of medical care delivery.

13%- Research:

• Engage in clinical, translational, and collaborative research programs.
• Contribute to additional scholarly activities.

12%- Didactic Teaching:

• Contribute to the development of didactic coursework and integration into all four years of curriculum. It is expected that didactic teaching focuses on outcomes with an emphasis on active learning activities to enable our students to develop competence in clinical skills, communication, collaboration, clinical reasoning and problem solving. A student-centered philosophy of education is required.

5%- Service/Outreach:

• Service/Outreach responsibilities may include personal development, outreach to external stakeholders and service to the CVM and other veterinary-related professional organizations. Participation in departmental and university service will be appropriate at each stage of your career progression, as is fostering a diverse, inclusive and communicative academic environment in the department and university.
• Expectations of the service component of your position include providing expert advice to referring veterinarians, attending departmental and collegiate faculty meetings, and serving on departmental, collegiate, and university committees.

• A collaborative and supportive academic environment.
• Opportunities to help shape the future growth of the Surgery Service.
• Exceptional specialty support and referral network.
• Access to advanced clinical technology and facilities.
• Opportunities for clinical, teaching, and scholarly career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

The University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center is one of the largest veterinary teaching hospitals in North America, serving more than 40,000 small animal patients annually and supporting a vibrant community of specialists, trainees, researchers, and referring veterinarians. Faculty in Veterinary Surgery work alongside specialists across 17 clinical disciplines and have access to advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, including cone beam CT, advanced imaging, radiation therapy, MRI, CT, and other state-of-the-art clinical resources.

The College of Veterinary Medicine is uniquely positioned within a major research university and offers extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the Academic Health Center, including partnerships with the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, Pharmacy, and Nursing.

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