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Posted: 09-Sep-24
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 364508
The primary responsibility of this position will be to provide diagnostic pathology support to cases routinely submitted to the UMN VDL, and deliver comprehensive diagnostic case information in a concise and well-organized manner to livestock producers, practicing veterinarians, and other animal health professionals. The successful candidate is expected to develop close relationships with food animal veterinarians (i.e swine, ruminant, poultry) and producers using their skills and ongoing training to maintain and improve the health of their herds. Expected service duties range from assistance with routine disease/health monitoring to in-depth case investigations. The ability to interact, communicate, and collaborate with practicing veterinarians and other stakeholders in animal agriculture is essential. While the emphasis of this position is to primarily support food animal cases, it is expected that the candidate will also serve as a back-up for other services such as avian, wildlife, or companion animal pathology or biopsy services.
The person in this position will be involved in serving the teaching mission of the CVM and may have the opportunity to establish a collaborative applied research program in areas such as virology, infectious disease epidemiology, diagnosis, pathogenesis, control and eradication. Teaching may include participating in the DVM curriculum, graduate and residency programs, and educational outreach programs consistent with the expertise and interest of the candidate. The candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers and veterinarians.
The successful candidate must have a collegial, collaborative attitude and willingness to participate in departmental programs and committees. The University of Minnesota especially seeks candidates who are interested in contributing to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, service and outreach. The candidate will demonstrate commitment to delivering exceptional diagnostic service, dedication to all levels of education, and contribute to the national prominence of the UMN VDL, VPM Department, and the University of Minnesota.
About the Department
The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Population Medicine (VPM) at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minnesota, invites applications for an outstanding tenure-track or contract (non-tenure) full-time (100% appointment) Food Animal Diagnostics faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UMN VDL). The final rank and terms of appointment will depend on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate consistent with Collegiate and University policies.
The UMN VDL is an AAVLD-accredited, full-service laboratory that serves veterinarians, scientists, educators, companion animal owners, and the livestock and poultry industry by identifying and monitoring emerging diseases and developing new diagnostic methods. The UMN VDL is also the official laboratory for the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (MBAH).