Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (NTT or TT) in Veterinary Radiology

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Educational fee discounts

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

An educational institution located in Columbia Township, Missouri, is seeking candidates for faculty positions in Veterinary Radiology. The role involves clinical duties, teaching, and research. Applicants are expected to hold a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and demonstrate strong communication and teaching skills. This position offers the unique opportunity for a flexible workload and is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and educational discounts.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree required.
• Diplomate status or eligibility for certification needed.
• Candidates will be evaluated on communication skills, experience working in dynamic environments, strong work ethic, potential for scholarly productivity, and teaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Engage in clinical and teaching responsibilities.
• Instruct and mentor house officers and students.
• Conduct research and fulfill administrative duties.
• Non-Tenure Track candidates are expected to engage in scholarly activity including collaborative research activities.
• Tenure Track candidates are expected to develop a successful research program that compliments research performed by other departmental, college or university faculty.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience in dynamic environments

Strong work ethic

Teaching skills

Education

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Eligibility for certification by the American College of Veterinary Radiology

Job description

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (NTT or TT) in Veterinary Radiology

Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery

Job Description: The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri currently seeks candidates for open faculty positions in Veterinary Radiology. We are seeking candidates at all academic ranks: assistant / associate / full teaching professor (NTT); or assistant / associate / full professor (TT). The Radiology Service provides multiple services for large and small animals, delivering high-quality diagnostic images in a safe environment. We currently provide imaging studies that utilize radiography, computed tomography, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, scintigraphy, and positron emission tomography. The incumbent will join an energetic, collegial imaging program consisting of 3 boarded radiologists and a double boarded radiologist/radiation oncologist.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in clinical and teaching responsibilities of the radiology section.
• Instruct, train, and mentor house officers and graduate students.
• Perform section or departmental administrative service as indicated.
• Non-Tenure Track candidates are expected to engage in scholarly activity including collaborative research activities.
• Tenure Track candidates are expected to develop a successful research program that compliments research performed by other departmental, college or university faculty.

Open positions are 12-month appointments. Candidates can request a position workload between 75% and 100% FTE. Those who elect a less than 100% FTE position will be afforded time for external consultation and work. NTT positions will be considered for fully remote, hybrid or on-site work arrangements. TT positions will only be considered for fully on-site work arrangements.

Equipped Facilities

The Veterinary Health Center at the University of Missouri sees nearly 20,000 animals per year for specialized diagnoses and treatment. The VHC and Radiology Service possess top‑of‑the‑line imaging and diagnostic equipment:

• 640‑slice Canon Aquilion One CT scanner
• Canon Infinx I Core fluoroscopy unit obtained in 2021 capable of cone beam CT acquisition
• New Canon Galan 3 Tesla MRI for small and large animals
• New Asto standing CT scanner for use in equine diagnostic imaging
• Canon Celesteion PET/CT scanner with a wide bore gantry
• 2 state‑of‑the‑art Canon Aplio‑800 Ultrasound machines
• Two fixed small‑animal x‑ray machines with Canon Digital Radiographic capture system
• Fixed column and portal x‑ray generators with Cannon Wireless Digital Radiographic detectors
• Equistand II nuclear scintigraphy scanner for both large and small animals
• State‑of‑the‑art Radiation Isolation Facility

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (such as VMD, BVSc).
• Diplomate status or eligibility for certification by the American College of Veterinary Radiology, European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, or completion of diagnostic imaging and radiology residency training by start date.

Candidates will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:

• Communication skills.
• Experience working effectively in dynamic environments.
• Strong work ethic, potential for scholarly productivity, as well as teaching skills and abilities.

Application Materials

Interested candidates should be prepared to attach:

• Letter stating professional interests and career goals.
• Curriculum Vitae.

Contact

Please contact Noah Hartsfield, HR Recruiter, at [e-mail], or Dr. Carol Reinero, Chair of the Search Committee, at [e-mail] if you have questions about the position.

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.