Posting Information Vacancy Type Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Is Internal Transfer Only No Working Title Clinical Assistant Professor of Avian-Exotic Medicine Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience. Position Number 00105595 Work Schedule Will vary based on needs of the service Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00 Department 195001 - Dept of Clinical Sciences Department Dept of Clinical Sciences Job City & State Raleigh, NC Primary Function of Organizational Unit The Department of Clinical Sciences is dedicated to excellence in educating and training veterinarians and comparative biomedical scientists, furthering health care and wellness through discovery and clinical research, providing outstanding and compassionate medical care to a diverse range of animal patients, effectively engaging animal-owning public, government and industry partners, and providing leadership in integrating biomedical sciences to advance One Health.

The department provides learning opportunities within the four-year veterinary curriculum and through continuing education for practitioners. Within the Veterinary Hospital, faculty and staff provide care for patients, teach veterinary students, and provide advanced training for interns and residents. Faculty are very active in research programs to improve the health and welfare of animals and people. The Comparative Biomedical Sciences graduate program allows graduate students to focus their research in the areas of cell biology, infectious diseases, pharmacology, pathology, and population medicine. Other graduate programs with which departmental faculty are affiliated include programs in immunology, physiology, toxicology, and functional genomics.

In the veterinary context, “exotic animal” medicine refers to the common non-dog/cat species kept by private citizens. The most common exotic animal species are small mammals (e.g. rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, etc.), pet pigs, birds (chickens and psittacines) and reptiles. A variety of other species, including zoo animals, wildlife, fish, and other vertebrate and invertebrate species are also seen by exotic animal clinicians. Most exotic animal species are seen as part of a small animal (dog/cat) practice. Internship and residency positions are available within the zoological companion animals (exotics) medicine focus.

The Exotic Animal Medicine Service (EAMS) faculty also contribute to the veterinary care in many partner institutions, including the North Carolina Zoo, the Karen Beasley Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Surf City, NC, Discovery Place in Charlotte, Sea Life Aquarium in Charlotte, Tregembo Zoo, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Duke Lemur Center, and the North Carolina Aquariums at Roanoke Island, Pine Knoll Shores, and Fort Fisher. Essential Job Duties The Clinical Assistant Professor of Avian-Exotic Medicine will work with a team of clinicians within the exotic animal medicine service. The selected candidate will:

• Provide high quality effective and efficient patient care for a variety of exotic animal species. Clinical responsibilities will entail all of the duties associated with case management (client and referral veterinarian communication, development of a diagnostic and treatment plan, interpretation of diagnostic findings, implementation of a treatment plan, surgery, post-operative care, development of a home care plan, fiscally responsible management).
• Provide clinical expertise with strong skills in exotic companion mammal medicine.
• Participate in high-quality clinical teaching for veterinary students and house officers.
• Conduct clinical research focused on clinical issues that present in the exotic animal population.

The Clinical Assistant Professor will also participate in the emergency roster. Other Work/Responsibilities Other duties as assigned. Minimum Education/Experience A DVM or equivalent degree and completion of all requirements needed to take the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) board examination.

Clinical expertise with birds, reptiles and exotic small mammals. Departmental Required Skills Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

Aptitude for teaching and mentoring veterinary students and residents. A commitment to excellence in teaching.

The ability to lift up to 30 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Board certification in ACZM.

Experience with teaching DVM students. Required License or Certification Must have met requirements for a North Carolina Faculty license or a North Carolina Veterinary license prior to starting.

Valid NC driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of start date. Special Instructions Please include a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Review of applications will formally begin before the end of September 2019. Job Open Date 08/22/2019 Anticipated Closing Date Open Until Filled Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? No Proposed Hire Date AA/EOE NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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