Instructor Veterinary Clinical Pathology | Oregon State University - Military Veterans

Internal Job Number: P07847UF Description: The Department of Veterinary Biomedical Science at the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a part-time (0.50 FTE ), 9-month, fixed-term Instructor position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head. This position serves as a clinical instructor and veterinary clinical pathologist. The academic home for this position is in the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University, with a joint appointment in the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The incumbent will participate in clinical pathology service through the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, along with instruction of veterinary students and pathology residents. The incumbent will also serve on appropriate academic committees. The OVDL is Oregon's AAVLD -accredited laboratory and a member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network. The laboratory has a diverse caseload providing outstanding opportunities to teach enthusiastic students in the professional curriculum and our clinical pathology residency program. The Department of Biomedical Sciences in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine ( CCVM ) provides instruction to students in a professional DVM program and in MS and PhD degree programs, and diagnostic services through the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory ( OVDL ). Research performed at the CCVM is of economic and public health significance and is aimed at improving human and animal health and welfare, especially those of importance to the State of Oregon and the nation. One primary responsibility of this clinical-track instructor position is active participation in the CCVM professional curriculum. There will be particular emphasis on teaching final-year DVM students in the clinical pathology rotation. In their role, the instructor will be part of a team responsible for instructing and mentoring clinical pathology residents. Educational expertise developed during the course of this position will position this candidate for subsequent career advancement in the veterinary educational realm. The incumbent will be a valuable team member of a multi-disciplinary diagnostic laboratory that is fully accredited with the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians ( AAVLD ). Teaching responsibilities will be complemented by the provision of clinical pathology services to the OVDL . The candidate will build diagnostic expertise from a diverse case load that includes domestic animals (pets), food producing animals, horses, wildlife, camelids, and marine animals. Cases are submitted from the OSU veterinary teaching hospital and externally from referring veterinarians, rescues and humane societies, and zoo/aquarium collections. Participation in the weekend and evening on-call duty roster is required. The incumbent will also be required to engage in the OVDL quality program and participate in a team that helps maintain accreditation with the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians ( AAVLD ). Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty): Typically requires Master's degree in discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks. Requirements : DVM or equivalent. Completion of a minimum of 36 calendar months of training in a veterinary clinical pathology residency program. Must submit an application to take the American College of Veterinary Pathologists Phase II Clinical Pathology certification exam or European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathologists certification exam within 12 months of hire. The ability to effectively communicate (in writing and verbally) in a professional, respectful and courteous manner with a diverse range of stakeholders (diagnostic laboratory clientele, veterinary/graduate/undergraduate students, staff, and colleagues). Ability to contribute to a successful work group and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, and the constructive exchange of ideas. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Type: The employee is required to participate in after-hours and weekend duties. Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with education, training, and experience.