Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Internal Medicine

Position:
The University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position in Internal Medicine (contract appointment), 100%-time, faculty appointment.

Clinical Service:
The selected individual will be expected to support house officers in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Small Animal Internal Medicine cases presented to the Veterinary Medical Center (VMC); provide excellent specialty-level care in internal medicine in collaboration with other specialists and emergency veterinarians; work closely with colleagues in the Veterinary Medical Center to provide a seamless transition between secondary and tertiary care; support clinical research trials, and provide opportunities for the training of student clinical externs and house officers. This role has the potential to lead the development of new clinical focus clinics or expansion of services and to positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.

Professional and Graduate Education:
The selected individual will be expected to participate in the didactic and clinical skills instruction of professional and/or graduate students. This individual will also be expected to advise and mentor Small Animal Internal Medicine residents.

Research
Duties vary depending on research effort, but may include development and management of a research program, grant writing, and mentoring of graduate students and residents. Clinical research opportunities are also available through the Clinical Investigation Center, as many potential funded research projects require internal medicine expertise.

Service:
The selected individual will support the service mission of the College through internal and external committee engagement in line with professional interests and in support of the greater interests of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Requirements:
Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree along with advanced training in veterinary small animal internal medicine. Preference will be given to individuals who are board-certified by the American College of Internal Medicine (ACVIM) or European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM). However, applicants who have successfully completed an ACVIM or ECVIM internal medicine residency or that are currently in training are also encouraged to apply. Evidence of outstanding interpersonal skills and teamwork mentality, and the potential to develop collaborative research is highly desirable. We seek a colleague that is excited about generating new knowledge in the field of veterinary internal medicine and delivering outstanding care to our patients and customers, through cohesiveness, teamwork, and leadership. The applicant must be eligible for the Minnesota state Veterinary specialty faculty licensure (https://mn.gov/boards/veterinary-medicine/applications/applications/u-of-m.jsp. This position will be primarily clinically focused; the remaining effort will be divided amongst teaching, clinical research and other service.

The Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department advances veterinary medicine through clinical education and mentoring, specialized care of companion animals, and generating new knowledge through clinical research.

Teaching
Veterinary Clinical Sciences faculty members are responsible for a significant portion of the clinical training program for third- and fourth-year veterinary students, as well as small animal
internship and residency programs. Faculty members also participate in the veterinary medicine and comparative and molecular biosciences graduate programs.

Research
Faculty and staff are actively involved in clinical and basic research, as well as in specialized programs. Research efforts are supported by the Clinical Investigation Center, which coordinates
clinical trials.

Service and Outreach
Veterinary Clinical Sciences faculty members provide collaborative clinical services in the Veterinary Medical Center using cutting-edge equipment and offer consultations and continuing
education programs for practicing veterinarians in the community.

The Internal Medicine service, its clinicians, clients, and patients benefit from:
* Access to the VMC's team of specialists in 15 different disciplines
* Expertise of renowned clinicians and scientists
* The most advanced veterinary diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities in the world.
* The fact that the VMC is one of the largest and busiest veterinary teaching hospitals in the nation,
serving close to 35,000 cases a year.

The College of Veterinary Medicine is included in the University of Minnesota Health Sciences, which unites and facilitates collaboration with the colleges of Medicine, Public Health, Dentistry,
Nursing, and Pharmacy.
* The institution also includes many centers for research collaboration and support including an
NIH-supported Comprehensive Cancer Center, a world class Center for Magnetic Resonance
Research, a Genomics Center, and the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute, among others.
* There are multiple opportunities and support for intramural and extramural competitive grant
applications.
* The College is committed to supporting professional development while encouraging work-life
balance.
* To find out why discoveries unfold, breakthroughs happen, and the future is being made at the U
of M, go to our About Us page.

Pay Range: $100,000-$200,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
• A formal pet policy allows you to bring your dog to work with you!

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

This position will remain open until filled.

Starting date is negotiable based upon the availability of the successful applicant and program needs.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until a suitable candidate is identified.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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