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Posted: 14-Nov-25
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: R140321
Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - faculty positions within the university that are not tenure track and not eligible for tenure; on a fixed term contract. Persons with the title of professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, assistant professor-clinical and instructor-clinical. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty department and, as appropriate, regional campus; Clinical faculty are teacher/practitioners and will be engaged primarily in teaching activities. These faculty normally have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field or equivalent experience.
Farm Animal Medicine and Surgery
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Overview
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for an open faculty position in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences for a clinical assistant professor position in Farm Animal Medicine and Surgery. Applicants should be boarded or board-eligible in either American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM-LA) or the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS-LA) with significant training in farm animal medicine and surgery.
The successful candidate will devote approximately 60-65% of their professional effort to teaching within our state-of-the-art professional veterinary curriculum, a significant portion of which will include instruction and organization of clinical skills laboratories with the Veterinary Clinical and Professional Skills Program, as well as some didactic teaching. They will also be assigned 25-30% effort to clinical service in the OSU Hospital for Farm Animals which will include patient management, client service, clinical teaching of students, and advanced training of interns and residents. The remainder of effort is split between research and scholarship, service, administration, and vacation (8%). Faculty are also expected to be involved in professional and community outreach, continuing education, committee service, and curricular development.
The Farm Animal Medicine and Surgery Service is a busy, haul-in hospital which provides 24/7 spectrum of veterinary care to farm animal species from both production and non-production systems including ruminants, camelids, swine, and exotic ungulates. The farm animal service has 2 residents, 2 interns, and 3 registered veterinary technicians dedicated to the service. The candidate will be joining 4 other faculty members in the service (2 ACVIM and 2 ACVS).
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine's Veterinary Clinical and Professional Skills Program enhances patient care and client satisfaction by allowing learners to practice skills in a simulated environment before entering the workforce. The Veterinary Clinical and Professional Skills Center is a state-of-the-art education and assessment resource that includes a large open lab, seven flexible practice and communications rooms, plus a devoted 3D printing space and model workshop. Trainees are provided with enhanced learning opportunities that combine audiovisual and lecture capture technology with high and low fidelity models and simulators. The College also has other teaching venues, including an operative and clinical techniques practice lab and hands-on clinical teaching facilities on the college campus and at Finley Farm.
Performance Objectives
TEACHING DUTIES
Clinical teaching of professional students, residents, and interns in the Farm Animal Medicine and Surgery Service, in conjunction with the diagnosis and treatment of patients presented to The OSU Veterinary Medical Center.
Key teaching responsibilities in the pre-clinical Clinical Skills thread curriculum include the development and delivery of content and assessments related to core hands-on veterinary skills.
Additional opportunities may include: teaching support in the Summer Spectrum of Care Program Skills Intensive training and the development of teaching models and simulators
CLINICAL SERVICE AND OUTREACH DUTIES
All aspects of patient care associated with a busy farm animal medicine and surgery practice including: patient management, client care, communication with referring DVMs, consulting with colleagues, medical record keeping, professional development, and participation in public relations activities.
After-hour (emergency) duty consists of supporting the on-call house officer nightly. It is assigned as one-week intervals and is split evenly with the other four faculty of the farm animal service.
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY DUTIES
Use of scheduled off-clinic time for preparing teaching materials, conducting research,
writing for publication, and other scholarly activities.
Although extramurally funded research is not required for clinical track faculty, participation in collaborative research projects, resident, and graduate student projects is strongly encouraged.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS
Model and promote a culture of collegiality, professional citizenship, and collaboration in all academic endeavors to facilitate an excellent workplace atmosphere conducive to effective learning, scholarly achievement, and a high level of job satisfaction.
Adhere to external, university, college, VMC, and department policies, procedures, and
guidelines.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required qualifications
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree.
Boarded or board eligible in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM-LA) or the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS-LA).
Successful completion of a large animal residency with significant resident training in farm animal/food animal/livestock medicine and surgery.
Background in clinical teaching and/or adult education
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, interdisciplinary environment.
Enthusiasm for mentoring trainees and students and contributing to their professional development.
Desired qualifications
Experience administering clinical assessments.
Experience with online learning platforms and educational technology
Experience in collaborative research
Additional Information
Compensation will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.
Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday [insert link to posting for advertisements]. Application materials must include {remove any that are not applicable}:
Applications will be accepted immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin upon receipt and will proceed until a suitable candidate is identified.
Required:
Cover letter
Curriculum Vita (CV)
Statement of Teaching and Mentoring
The College
Founded in 1885, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has been a top-five program in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for the past decade and was ranked third among U.S. veterinary colleges and sixth in the world in the 2020Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings. Our ambition is to Be The Model comprehensive college of veterinary medicine in the world, impacting animal and human health through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is a national leader in the education of professional and postgraduate students, research in veterinary and comparative medicine, and outreach to the community. More information about the College of Veterinary Medicine can be found at http://vet.osu.edu
Collegiality, civility, mutual support, and respect for others are strongly held values in the College of Veterinary Medicine. We support diverse beliefs and the free exchange of ideas and expect that faculty, staff, and students promote these values and apply them in a professional manner in all academic endeavors.
Department Information
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences seamlessly integrates diverse fields into a unified academic entity with a central focus on advancing research and nurturing the education of veterinary and graduate students. Additionally, we collaborate closely with the Veterinary Medical Center to deliver top-tier care to both our clients and patients. Dedicated to the enhancement of animal health and overall well-being, the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences is steadfast in its pursuit of excellence in clinical practice, robust exploration across fundamental, applied, and translational research domains, and the implementation of innovative interdisciplinary pedagogy within veterinary medical and post-professional programs such as internships, residencies, and graduate studies. Faculty members in the department teach our veterinary students in a wide variety of fields and disciplines through innovative interdisciplinary teaching in the veterinary medical and post-professional internships, residencies and graduate programs. We are committed to providing excellent career development and mentoring programs to nurture professional and personal success and satisfaction.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
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