Clinical Assistant Professor- Shelter Medicine

The Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University invites applications for a Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor position in Shelter Medicine.

The successful candidate will join a well-established K-State Shelter Medicine program in providing clinical learning opportunities to students in a variety of outreach settings. The successful candidate's primary role will be surgical and medical instruction to fourth year veterinary students at regional partner shelter facilities using a mobile surgical unit. Commitment to providing excellent patient care, clinical training in surgical sterilization and non-surgical considerations associated with shelter practice is paramount. Additional responsibilities will include supporting community outreach/access to care programming, providing "best practice" consultation services to regional facilities, and didactic teaching in shelter medicine topics. The successful candidate will also help oversee the associated internship training program and support staff. Generation of scholarly communication involving topics relevant to shelter medicine and/or clinical training will be encouraged.

This position is on-site.

Minimum Qualifications:

• D.V.M. or equivalent degree and have relevant shelter medicine experience

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Preference will be given to candidates with formal training in shelter medicine and/or eligibility for board certification with the ABVP in the specialty of Shelter Medicine Practice.

  
  

Sponsorship eligibility:

This position is eligible for sponsorship.

Please complete the following documents.

1. Online application
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Letter of intent describing the applicant's strengths, professional goals and vision for contributing to a position at Kansas State University.
4. Contact information for three professional references

Questions regarding the open position or search process should be directed to the Department of Clinical Sciences at dcs@vet.k-state.edu.

Salary will be commensurate with the applicant's experience and qualifications.