Temporary Instructor/Lecturer in Professional Program of Veterinary Medicine

TEMPORARY, PART-TIME FACULTY POSITIONSPROFESSIONAL (DVM) PROGRAM IN VETERINARY MEDICINE (PPVM)VETERINARY & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENTSOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITYThe Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department (VBSD) in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) at South Dakota State University (SDSU) invites applications to apply for several part-time, temporary, non-tenure track faculty opportunities to teach up to 48% time in the PPVM program. Positions are supervised by the department head of the Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences Department. Teaching responsibilities begin August 2021 and temporary appointments thereafter will be on a semester-by-semester basis, depending on program needs and enrollment.The successful candidate is expected to teach specific lectures or laboratories within the PPVM which includes the first two years’ curriculum of the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at the University of Minnesota (UMN). The PPVM encompasses the first two years of a veterinary curriculum whereby each year a cohort of 20 students will begin the professional curriculum and complete the first two years of Veterinary School at SDSU, and then finish their final two years of the DVM degree requirements at the UMN CVM. Lectures and/or laboratory teaching are expected to include the outcomes and objectives required for the UMN CVM first 2 years’ curriculum. For these positions, the program is seeking faculty with the ability to teach specific lectures and/or labs within any of the following areas: clinical and/or anatomic pathology, veterinary anatomy and microscopic anatomy (histology), systemic (integrated) physiology, endocrinology and reproduction, genetics and genomics, biochemistry (cell and molecular biology), veterinary imaging, companion and food animal medicine and surgery, veterinary and public health agents of disease (bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology), veterinary dermatology, veterinary pharmacology and toxicology, preventive medicine, clinical skills, diagnostic lab techniques, clinical epidemiology and research methods, public health, or closely related disciplines.SDSU is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to and/or coordinate course offerings that address the experiences of underrepresented minorities in organizations. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.RESPONSIBILITIES:The primary responsibility for each of these positions is to teach some lectures and/or laboratories in the Professional DVM degree program in 1 or more specific areas of expertise within the first 2 years of the DVM curriculum while achieving the same learning objectives as the UMN CVM’s first two years’ curriculum.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Sponsorship is not available, must be authorized to work in the United States. Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Veterinary Science, Biomedical or Life Sciences, Animal or Dairy Science, or related field; or D.V.M. from an educational institution accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. Ability to teach professional, graduate students.Essential skills in teaching, including the assessment of student learning outcomes.Effective interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and organizational capabilities.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Evidence of teaching effectiveness in a collegiate classroom environment or professional veterinary school.DVM with Board Certification and/or advanced degrees in relevant areas of the PPVM teaching program.APPLICATION PROCESS:SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of the following:1) A Cover Letter which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement; 2) Curriculum Vitae;3) Statement of academic interest (5MB maximum) including a description of your professional experiences and expertise, and how those align with course disciplines within the professional program (attached as ‘portfolio,’ a document with an online link to a PDF or website is an acceptable substitute);4) A reference page with the contact information for three professional or academic references who can speak thoroughly to the candidate’s qualities relative to the qualifications of this advertisement delivered with appropriate contact information (name, position, phone number, mailing and email address).Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment.