Assistant Professor Small Animal General Surgery
Company: Colorado State University
Location: fort collins
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
Assistant Professor - Small Animal General Surgery Working
Title Assistant Professor - Small Animal General Surgery Position
Location Fort Collins, CO Posting Number F Proposed Annual Salary
Range $115,000 - $125,000 Employee Benefits Position Type Faculty
Work Hours/Week 40 Description of Work Unit The Department of
Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity
of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational
programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate
veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary
medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate
comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of
interdisciplinary collaboration. Tenure/Tenure Track? Yes %
Research 30-40 % Teaching 30-35 % Service 30-35 % Administration 0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by
11:59pm (MT) on 12/22/2020 Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date
Position End Date Position Summary The Department of Clinical
Sciences at Colorado State University seeks applications for a
12-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Small Animal General
Surgery. The Small Animal General Surgery position is responsible
for the surgical management of the small animal caseload at the
VTH. Specifically, this position provides surgical consultations,
manages surgical appointments (receiving), performs general surgery
and teaches on the clinic floor. This position will support both
clinical and didactic teaching in the DVM program, graduate
student/resident and fellow training, and research in the area of
small animal general surgery. The position also supports an
important clinical service in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital
(VTH) both in terms of client service and revenue generation. This
faculty position will provide 18-22 weeks of clinical service.
Additionally, we expect the successful candidate will develop an
independent impactful research program and participate in
collaborative research. Numerous opportunities for collaborative
research exist throughout the college and university. Conditions of
Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for
new hires) Required Job Qualifications - DVM or equivalent
veterinary professional degree. - Board certification by the
American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), European College of
Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS), or candidates qualified to take the
ACVS/ECVS certification examination are welcome to apply Preferred
Job Qualifications - Diplomate of the American College of
Veterinary Surgeons or equivalent. - 2 or more years expertise in
clinical service and instruction of veterinary students and
residents and demonstrated ability to work with others in a team
atmosphere. - Preference will be given to candidates with an
advanced degree and/or postdoctoral research experience. Special
Instructions to Applicants Applications should include 1) a cover
letter addressing the applicant's qualifications, 2) curriculum
vitae, and 3) name and contact information for three professional
references. References will not be contacted without prior
notification of candidates. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled but for full consideration, please submit
application materials by December 22, 2020, 11:59pm MT. For
questions or additional information, please email Background Check
Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a
safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff,
volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply
with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background
checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position
and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex
offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or
education verification. Background checks will also be conducted
when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the
University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment
that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age,
creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender,
disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will
not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees
or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or
disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or
applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal
access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a
diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State
laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding
non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal
Opportunity ( is located in 101 Student Services. The Acting Title
IX Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity
and Title IX, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO.
80523-0160, , . The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Vice
President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student
Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, . Diversity
Statement Personal or professional commitment to diversity and
inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning,
allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and
inclusion outcomes. Search Contact Cheryl Webb, Essential Duties
Job Duty Category Teaching/Advising/Mentoring Duty/Responsibility
Clinical: Provide clinical instruction in general surgery to
residents, interns and veterinary students in the VTH. Didactic:
Provide lecture and laboratory instruction on topics related to
surgery throughout the veterinary curriculum. Percentage Of Time 35
Job Duty Category Research/Scholarly Activity Duty/Responsibility
Research effort will include independent and collaborative research
with other departmental faculty and initiation and participation in
veterinary clinical trials. Scholarly activity will include
publication of high impact original research. Professional and lay
publications (e.g. book chapters) in the discipline of surgery will
also contribute to this category. Percentage Of Time 35 Job Duty
Category University & Professional Service/Outreach
Duty/Responsibility Clinical Service: Provide 18-22 weeks of
clinical activity in the Small Animal General Surgery Service.
Outreach: Provide phone and/or email consultation for veterinarians
in Colorado and other states. Develop and participate in continuing
education programs for veterinarians at Colorado State University
and other locations. Administrative: Participate in Departmental,
College, and University administrative committees as well as active
participation in the organization and implementation of the goals
for the Small Animal General Surgery Service of the Veterinary
Teaching Hospital. Percentage Of Time 30 References Requested
Minimum Requested 3 Maximum Requested 3 Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant
Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
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