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Assistant Professor of Veterinary Practice

Texas Tech University

Amarillo, TX | Full Time

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Assistant Professor of Veterinary Practice

Texas Tech University

Amarillo, TX | Full Time

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Assistant Professor of Veterinary Practice

$91k-135k (estimate)

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Texas Tech University is Hiring an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Practice Near Amarillo, TX

Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

This position reports to the Dean and also coordinates closely with the Institutional Veterinarian, Animal Care Services, and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The primary functions of this position are to:
- Provide oversite and support of day-to-day treatment and care of TTU SVM-owned animals. This includes working closely with TTU SVM personnel (students, staff and faculty) on implementing therapeutic plans;
- Collaborating with TTU SVM personnel on development of Animal Use Protocols;
- Provide oversite and where appropriate, maintain medical records of TTU SVM- or client-owned animals;
- Collaborate with TTU SVM personnel to develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) for use of animals in instruction and scholarship;
- Serve as TTU SVM point of contact for and monitor DEA controlled substances used in instructional and clinically-relevant scholarship activities;
- Develop plans in coordination with the Institutional Veterinarian and ACS so that TTU SVM adheres to relevant institutional, State, and Federal requirements;
- Provide periodic training for students, veterinary technicians, and animal caretakers for the care of animals housed at the TTU SVM.
Additional job functions include:
- Contribute to activities necessary for accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education, and other regulatory or accreditation approvals, and admit and deliver the curriculum to the students of the professional degree program.
- Participation on the following committees:
  - Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee; and
  - The TTU SVM Veterinary Clinical Studies Committee.
Given the interests of the successful candidate, the position may further contribute to instruction, scholarship, and service activities. To serve as illustrative examples, this might include involvement in classroom or laboratory instruction, participation scholarship activities, or community engagement through off-campus clinical instruction such as in an animal shelter or a clinic that partners with TTU SVM.

A competitive salary and benefits package will be provided commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, 12-month, academic appointment. Opportunities for the successful candidate to supplement their salary through outside employment is afforded by TTU. In addition, Appointments may be tenure- or non-tenure-track depending on the preference of the successful candidate.

DVM (or equivalent) is required, with experience in veterinary medicine.
Licensure or ability to be licensed in the state of Texas is required.

In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations.
All faculty and staff are expected to foster the Core Values of the School. Contribution to fostering the School’s values will be evaluated as part of your annual performance review.