ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION MEDICINE in Amarillo, TX for Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine (2024)

Internal Number: 37645BR

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION MEDICINE, 12-month term

Summary Information

The Texas Tech University School (TTU) School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is seeking to fill a faculty position in Livestock Production Medicine to contribute to the instructional, scholarship, and academic and professional service needs of our exciting, and innovative veterinary education program located in Amarillo, TX.

Required Qualifications:

1. A DVM (or equivalent) is required, with experience in Livestock Production Medicine. Experience may be demonstrated by graduate training in production-animal medicine or related fields, diplomate status (or eligibility) in ABVP, ACVIM, ACVS, ACT, or significant experience in livestock production medicine consulting or livestock production medicine practice.
2. Ability to obtain Texas Veterinary Licensure (current or obtained on re-location to Texas) is highly desirable.
3. Preference will be given to: Candidates who have a successful track record in food animal production medicine and instruction of veterinary students or show promise in future teamwork, curricular development, instruction, scholarship, and service.

In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

All faculty and staff are expected to foster the Core Values of the School. Contribution to fostering the School’s values will be evaluated as part of your annual performance review.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: Candidates who have a successful track record in food animal production medicine and instruction of veterinary students or show promise in future teamwork, curricular development, instruction, scholarship, and service.

About the University, College, and Department/School/Area

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

The purpose of the TTU SVM is to serve the veterinary educational and veterinary service needs of rural and regional communities. The TTU SVM is located in Amarillo, Texas, adjacent the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) regional campus. The TTU SVM enjoys state-of the art facilities, and maintains populations of domestic animals, and the region is home to large numbers of production animals and wildlife providing further opportunities for field-based research.

The school and the focus of its comprehensive veterinary medical education program are founded on the following objectives:

• Graduate practice-ready, competent, and confident veterinarians who will serve rural and regional communities across Texas.
• Provide access to affordable, high-quality veterinary medical education for Texans.
• Develop a research-intensive School that enhances and complements the strengths of TTU and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) and addresses the needs for research and expertise in veterinary medicine, food- and fiber-animal production, and the health sciences.
• Provide opportunities for graduate education and research, and advanced clinical training in internships and residencies.
• Support sustainability of livestock industries as they feed growing state, national, and global populations; and
• Improve human, animal, and ecosystem health by integrating innovative One Health activities into our educational, scholarship, and service activities.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (COE) granted the TTU SVM provisional accreditation in 2021. The School has enrolled its first three classes.

About Amarillo

Amarillo is a vibrant and growing community in the Texas Panhandle. With a metropolitan statistical area population in excess of 270,000, it offers attractions of a larger city while holding true to its agricultural roots. Amarillo serves as a regional center of services for a large, multi-state area and is home to many agricultural associations such as the Texas Cattle Feeders Association and the American Quarter Horse Association. Amarillo is home to a celebrated and vibrant arts community, outdoor activities, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Denver, Oklahoma City, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Amarillo Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Amarillo community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Responsibilities of the Position:

• To educate students in the pre-clinical and clinical areas primarily focused in the areas of the Food Animal Medicine and Surgery and Population Medicine core curriculum along with participation in the Clinical/Professional Skills and Clinical Presentation courses. Depending on the interests of the successful applicant(s) there is the opportunity to integrate into the delivery of our Core Food Animal Rotations in the 4^th
• Contribute to activities necessary for accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education, other regulatory or accreditation approvals, and admit and deliver the curriculum to the students of the professional degree program.
• Development and participation in the School’s research enterprise and PhD
• Curricular development and related activities. Most curricular development will focus on the Clinical and Professional Skills laboratories, the food animal medicine and surgery courses, and the clinical rotations related to food animal production medicine.
  • The curricular framework has been developed based on Competency Based Veterinary Education (CBVE; see AAVMC.org), and is designed to be vertically and horizontally integrated.
  • Curricular development will require considerable teamwork to effectively develop course syllabi, assist with curricular mapping, and develop content relative to this integration and related outcomes.
  • Delivery of the curriculum is within the professional This might include serving as instructor of record for various courses, contributing lectures to other courses, or participating in laboratories.
• Participation in instructional development and delivery of Clinical Skills Laboratories and Clinical Case Presentations
• Clinical service, for the purpose of veterinary student clinical instruction, may be provided through specific private practice sites during clinical year student rotations. Effort may be directed towards developing the rotation in anticipation of instructing students in their clinical year such as expanding the clinical caseload; supporting a practice with advanced diagnostics, therapeutics, and surgical support; advancing the education of veterinary practitioners, supervision, and instruction of clinical year students in core and/or elective clinical year rotations. The TTU SVM does not have a teaching hospital and thus clinical service will be limited as per above.
• Participation on various School
• Additional comments:
  • The curriculum is grounded on general veterinary practice in rural agricultural and regional communities. A central function of subject-matter experts is to provide instruction such that graduates can competently and confidently practice veterinary medicine at a distance from referral hospitals.
  • Those with experience in rural and regional community practices will provide important feedback that will inform the admission process, instruction, and continuing education.
  • Eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle form the 3^rd largest milkshed in the United States.

Qualifications

· A DVM (or equivalent) is required, with experience in Livestock Production Medicine. Experience may be demonstrated by graduate training in production-animal medicine or related fields, diplomate status (or eligibility) in ABVP, ACVIM, ACVS, ACT, or significant experience in livestock production medicine consulting or livestock production medicine practice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

To Apply for this Position

Applicants must apply online at www.workattexastech.com and should search for requisition 37645BR. Please include the following documents in your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Other document(s) directly related to required qualifications.
4. List of references

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Jennifer Koziol, Search Committee Chair at jkoziol@ttu.edu. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.

1. A DVM (or equivalent) is required, with experience in Livestock Production Medicine. Experience may be demonstrated by graduate training in production-animal medicine or related fields, diplomate status (or eligibility) in ABVP, ACVIM, ACVS, ACT, or significant experience in livestock production medicine consulting or livestock production medicine practice.
2. Ability to obtain Texas Veterinary Licensure (current or obtained on re-location to Texas) is highly desirable.
3. Preference will be given to: Candidates who have a successful track record in food animal production medicine and instruction of veterinary students or show promise in future teamwork, curricular development, instruction, scholarship, and service.