Cornell University, CVM Department of Population Medicine & Diagnostic Sciences
finished (2022/10/21, finished 2023/05/26, listed until 2023/01/17)
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
Assistant or Associate
Professor of Practice, Veterinary Support Services
Animal Health
Diagnostic Center
Department of
Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
College of Veterinary
Medicine
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
The Animal Health
Diagnostic Center
(AHDC) and the Department of
Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine,
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, invite applications for a full-time, assistant or associate professor
of practice
faculty position in Veterinary Support Services (VSS).
The successful candidate will be based at the AHDC
& New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Ithaca, NY. The AHDC
is a full-service, multidisciplinary, animal disease diagnostic laboratory in
the State of New York. It is dedicated to improving animal health and
preventing diseases or conditions that might impact animal and human health.
Duties and Responsibilities: The successful
candidate will be a member of a team of four veterinarians responsible for
facilitating the use of veterinary diagnostic laboratory services to support
individual and population animal health. The AHDC VSS team serves as translator
and interpreter of testing data and assists veterinary practitioners with
selection of appropriate testing strategies, and application of diagnostic test
results to disease control and surveillance management strategies for a wide range
of animal species and populations. The team works closely with the New York
State Veterinarian to implement disease prevention programs, identify
reportable diseases, and respond to outbreaks. The successful candidate will
provide veterinary expertise to diagnostic laboratory professional staff and
provide insight into clinical presentations, standard animal management
practices, or animal industry trends that may affect diagnostic testing
strategies, results, and interpretations. Veterinary Support Services play a
critical role in diagnostic laboratory investigations of emerging diseases and
emergency response. The new team member will participate in veterinary diagnostic
investigations and research projects, teach diagnostic concepts, prepare educational
materials for AHDC veterinary clients, and lecture in the DVM curriculum.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a DVM or equivalent degree; a minimum of 2-3
years veterinary clinical experience with broad species interest; and a particular
interest and expertise in population medicine and veterinary laboratory diagnostics.
The successful applicant must possess excellent interpersonal and communication
skills. A post-graduate degree or experience in preventive medicine, internal
medicine, epidemiology, population medicine, public health, information
systems, and/or regulatory veterinary medicine will be an advantage. Teaching
experience is desirable.
Salary and rank will be
commensurate with credentials and experience.
For more information, please contact Dr. Erin Goodrich, Faculty Search Committee Chair, at ELG25@cornell.edu. Prospective candidates should upload their application materials [cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of diagnostic service interests, and a statement of contribution to diversity and inclusion] together with the email addresses of 3 referees who will be invited to upload their letters at a later time to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23401. The search committee will begin considering complete applications on December 15, 2022 or until the position is filled.
What is a Statement of Contribution to
Diversity and Inclusion? This statement invites applicants to describe their
past, present, and/or future aspirations to promoting equity, inclusion, and
diversity in their careers as researchers and educators, and/or to convey how
they see these commitments continuing at Cornell. Such articulation can focus
on teaching, research or service, or all three factors.
The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is recognized internationally as a leader in animal medicine, veterinary medical education, public health, and biomedical research. It has been consistently ranked as a top veterinary college in the nation by US News & World Report since 2000.
Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League
university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars,
students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute
creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and
engagement. Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes
the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha,
Qatar, as well as the new Cornell Tech campus to be built on Roosevelt Island
in the heart of New York City.
For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Diagnostic Service Interests
- Statement of contributions to diversity and inclusion
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
Further Info: