What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant or Associate Clinical Track Professor of Poultry Diagnostics position at Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Purdue University?
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PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Assistant or Associate Clinical Track Professor of Poultry Diagnostics
Comparative Pathobiology and ADDL
Job Summary
Application Process
To Be Considered, Each Application Must Include
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to contact Dr. Nobuko Wakamatsu Utsuki at nutsuki@purdue.edu.
To apply, please upload the required documents by using the “apply now” link at
About Lafayette/West Lafayette Area
About the Lafayette/West Lafayette area
Lafayette is the county seat of Tippecanoe County, sitting on the bank of the Wabash River. The twin cities (West Lafayette and Lafayette) have a combined population of about 125,000, excluding Purdue University students. West Lafayette is a friendly and nurturing small Midwestern town with a vibrant, diverse community. The city and campus are located 63 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 125 miles southeast of Chicago, providing easy access to the bigger city life and its amenities.
About Purdue
About Purdue University
Purdue is a major public research institution known for top-notch facilities for learning, dining, and exercising; Big Ten athletics; high-quality, low-cost living; a pervasive spirit of innovation and a welcoming Boilermaker community. Ranked in each of the last four years as one of the 10 Most Innovative Universities in the Unites States by U.S. News & World Report, Purdue delivers world-changing research and out-of-this-world discovery.
Purdue University Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Job Summary
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Assistant or Associate Clinical Track Professor of Poultry Diagnostics
Comparative Pathobiology and ADDL
Job Summary
- Position: Poultry Diagnostician, full-time (12-month), clinical track Assistant/Associate professor in the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) and the Department of Comparative Pathobiology (CPB) at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.
- Requirements: DVM (or equivalent degree), board certification (or eligibility) by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians (ACPV). If board-eligible, certification within 3 years of the date of hire will be required for continuation of appointment. Demonstrated experience and ability in postmortem examination of poultry species, diagnostic investigation, and diagnostic interpretation are required. The successful candidate will have a service-oriented, client-focused diagnostic work ethic; excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; and demonstrated collegiality/ability to work with colleagues, co-workers, staff, and students
- Responsibilities:
- Diagnostic Service and Outreach – The successful candidate will be expected to perform diagnostic necropsies on poultry species, write associated reports, and provide diagnostic, health, and biosecurity summaries and advice to poultry producers and small flock owners. The successful candidate will be expected to build relationships with poultry owners, which may result in increased ADDL poultry caseload or enhanced student field experiences. Engagement with industry partners across Indiana and within the Purdue Extension service is required. This will include continuing education/outreach activities for ADDL clients and stakeholders, specifically engaging with private veterinarians to familiarize them with common diseases of poultry and how to approach sampling and diagnostics. The successful candidate is required to stay current in their expertise related to the regularly updated National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) provisions and program standards relative to diagnostic testing schematics and modalities. Collaboration with diagnosticians at both the West Lafayette and Heeke laboratory locations is expected. Duties will be performed within a rigorous quality system.
- Teaching – The successful candidate will participate in the poultry residency program and fulfill teaching assignments in the DVM, veterinary nursing (VN) and graduate/resident programs. Teaching assignments will include delivering lectures and conducting laboratories in the DVM and VN curricula and leading the poultry rotation for the senior DVM students.
- Research – The successful candidate will be expected to participate in collaborative and/or case-based research in their area of interest. Presenting at local, regional, and national meetings and publications are expected.
Application Process
To Be Considered, Each Application Must Include
- Curriculum vitae
- Summary of diagnostic service experience
- Teaching philosophy/summary of teaching experience
- Summary of research interests
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to contact Dr. Nobuko Wakamatsu Utsuki at nutsuki@purdue.edu.
To apply, please upload the required documents by using the “apply now” link at
About Lafayette/West Lafayette Area
About the Lafayette/West Lafayette area
Lafayette is the county seat of Tippecanoe County, sitting on the bank of the Wabash River. The twin cities (West Lafayette and Lafayette) have a combined population of about 125,000, excluding Purdue University students. West Lafayette is a friendly and nurturing small Midwestern town with a vibrant, diverse community. The city and campus are located 63 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 125 miles southeast of Chicago, providing easy access to the bigger city life and its amenities.
About Purdue
About Purdue University
Purdue is a major public research institution known for top-notch facilities for learning, dining, and exercising; Big Ten athletics; high-quality, low-cost living; a pervasive spirit of innovation and a welcoming Boilermaker community. Ranked in each of the last four years as one of the 10 Most Innovative Universities in the Unites States by U.S. News & World Report, Purdue delivers world-changing research and out-of-this-world discovery.
Purdue University Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
