Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Emergency/Critical Care Medicine

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous time off

Professional development opportunities

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Retirement plans with employer contribution

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time faculty member in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine. The candidate will lead clinical service and teaching, handling emergency cases and mentoring students. A DVM/VMD or equivalent degree and completion of a residency are required, with preference for board certification. The position offers a competitive salary range of $140K to $185K based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Minnesota state veterinary licensure.
• Board certification by ACVECC or ECVECC preferred.
• Experience in teaching and outstanding clinical skills valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical instruction and evaluation of veterinary students.
• Engage in collaborative research with residents and interns.
• Offer expert advice to referring veterinarians.

Skills

Emergency medicine expertise

Clinical instruction

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree

Completion of emergency and critical care residency

Job description

About the Job

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants for a full‑time, contract (clinical track) faculty position in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine.

The successful candidate will join an established group consisting of four full‑time faculty criticalists, residents and interns in our well‑equipped emergency service and intensive care unit. Contract faculty are assigned approximately 75% clinical service and teaching, 10‑15% didactic effort and 10‑15% additional effort which may include research or other professional service. Responsibilities in the Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) will include providing excellent specialty‑level patient care in collaboration with other specialists and emergency veterinarians; deliver high quality clinical student education, supervise interns and residents, support clinical research trials; and provide consultations to internal teams and local veterinarians in order to ensure a high standard of patient care delivery, client service and referral support. The successful candidate is expected to model professionalism, courtesy and collaboration in order to foster a healthy workplace culture that is conducive to clinical, academic and educational achievement. Adherence to university, college, VMC and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines is also an expectation.

Clinical service and teaching require an in‑person presence. Other responsibilities offer the opportunity for hybrid work.

Responsibilities

75% - Clinical Service/Clinical Teaching:

• Serve an integral role in the diagnosis, management and treatment of inpatient and outpatient ECC cases
• Provide clinical instruction and evaluation of veterinary students
• Have a strong interest in building the service's caseload
• Occasional weekend and university holiday coverage in a shared rotation with other ECC faculty
• Perform case management and support the daily functioning of clinical service operations
• Provide supervisory oversight and mentor interns and ECC residents in the service through management of clinical cases, rounds, seminars and journal club activities
• Provide telephone consultations to referring veterinarians

25% - Didactic Teaching, Research, Outreach/Service:

Didactic Teaching:

This position will contribute to the development and delivery of didactic instruction across all four years of the veterinary curriculum. Didactic teaching is expected to emphasize outcome‑based, student‑centered learning, incorporating active learning strategies that promote clinical reasoning, communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.

The College has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and expects faculty to contribute to the College's distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Support and instruction for teaching is provided by the CVM Academic and Student Affairs Office and the Center for Educational Innovation (including the Early Career Teaching and Learning Program). We will work with you to allow time to prepare teaching materials that currently are needed in the curriculum and based on your interests.

Research:

While participation in research is not a requirement of this position, engaging in collaborative research projects with residents and interns is strongly encouraged.

The College offers robust intramural funding programs, career development resources, and support for collaborative research. Opportunities for interdisciplinary research are available through partnerships with faculty across the College of Veterinary Medicine and the five additional Health Sciences schools. Administrative support is available for proposal development.

Outreach/Service:

Expectations of the outreach/service component of this position include providing expert advice to referring veterinarians, attending departmental and collegiate faculty meetings, and serving on departmental, collegiate, and university committees, as well as in veterinary‑related professional organizations.

Qualifications

DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree, successful completion of an emergency and critical care residency with eligibility for, or certification by, the American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care (ACVECC) or European College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care (ECVECC) by the start date. The successful candidate must be eligible for Minnesota state veterinary licensure and secure licensure by the start date.

Preference will be given to individuals who are board‑certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) or European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ECVECC). However, applicants who have successfully completed an ACVECC or EVECC ECC residency or who are currently in training are also encouraged to apply. Preference will also be granted to individuals with evidence of outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills, and interest and experience in teaching.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $140,000 to $185,000; depending on rank/education/qualifications/experience

• Assistant: $140K–$170K
• Associate: $150K–$180K
• Full: $160K–$185K

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Diversity & Inclusion

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu