Description

The Department of Ambulatory Medicine and Theriogenology at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University invites applications for an assistant or associate clinical professor of equine ambulatory medicine.  The successful applicant is expected to provide primary care equine medicine and surgery in an ambulatory setting, while providing clinical learning experiences for clinical year DVM students. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the successful candidate will contribute to both pre-clinical and clinical teaching in the DVM curriculum, mentor interns, and engage in scholarly activities.

Requirements

The Department of Ambulatory Medicine and Theriogenology provides instruction in general veterinary medicine across all large animal species, with teaching responsibilities spanning classroom lectures, clinical skills labs, small group sessions, and clinical rotations. Faculty members have ample opportunities to engage in teaching across a variety of formats and settings. While this is primarily a clinical and teaching position, engagement in research and/or scholarly activity sufficient to maintain expertise is expected. There are opportunities for collaborative or independent projects, according to your interests. On the clinical track, it is expected that the equivalent of ~32 weeks will be spent on clinical service, ~7 weeks will be devoted to teaching, ~ 5 weeks will be devoted to scholarly activity, and ~3 weeks will be devoted to service.

Minimum requirements include a DVM degree or its equivalent and eligibility for licensure in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. The ability to achieve federal and state accreditation is required. Demonstrated expertise in general equine medicine and surgery is required. Previous formal or informal teaching experience in an academic or practice setting is highly desirable. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates; however, individuals with established expertise and a strong track record in equine ambulatory medicine will be given priority. Interest and ability to provide lameness evaluation and treatment is considered highly desirable. Previous experience with broodmare management is considered an asset. Excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for teaching are required. Practitioner or specialty board certification is not required but is considered an asset.