Oregon State University
Location
Corvallis, OR | United States
Job description
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 19, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Curriculum Vitae; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:
Jennifer Johns
[email protected]
541-737-0755
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .
Position Information
Department
Vet Biomedical Science (VBS)
Position Title
Instructor
Job Title
Instructor
Appointment Type
Academic Faculty
Job Location
Corvallis
Benefits Eligible
Part-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The Department of Veterinary Biomedical Science at the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a part-time (0.50 FTE ), 9-month, fixed-term Instructor position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.
This position serves as a clinical instructor and veterinary clinical pathologist. The academic home for this position is in the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University, with a joint appointment in the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
The incumbent will participate in clinical pathology service through the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, along with instruction of veterinary students and pathology residents. The incumbent will also serve on appropriate academic committees. The OVDL is Oregon’s AAVLD-accredited laboratory and a member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network. The laboratory has a diverse caseload providing outstanding opportunities to teach enthusiastic students in the professional curriculum and our clinical pathology residency program.
The Department of Biomedical Sciences in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine (CCVM) provides instruction to students in a professional DVM program and in MS and PhD degree programs, and diagnostic services through the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (OVDL). Research performed at the CCVM is of economic and public health significance and is aimed at improving human and animal health and welfare, especially those of importance to the State of Oregon and the nation.
One primary responsibility of this clinical-track instructor position is active participation in the CCVM professional curriculum. There will be particular emphasis on teaching final-year DVM students in the clinical pathology rotation. In their role, the instructor will be part of a team responsible for instructing and mentoring clinical pathology residents. Educational expertise developed during the course of this position will position this candidate for subsequent career advancement in the veterinary educational realm.
The incumbent will be a valuable team member of a multi-disciplinary diagnostic laboratory that is fully accredited with the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD). Teaching responsibilities will be complemented by the provision of clinical pathology services to the OVDL. The candidate will build diagnostic expertise from a diverse case load that includes domestic animals (pets), food producing animals, horses, wildlife, camelids, and marine animals. Cases are submitted from the OSU veterinary teaching hospital and externally from referring veterinarians, rescues and humane societies, and zoo/aquarium collections. Participation in the weekend and evening on-call duty roster is required. The incumbent will also be required to engage in the OVDL quality program and participate in a team that helps maintain accreditation with the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD).
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
Key Responsibilities
95% – Teaching and Clinical Service:
Instruct senior students in clinical pathology rotation (VMB 736). May engage in didactic instruction for the pre-clinical curriculum in General Pathology and/or Clinical Pathology courses. Contribute to instruction, training and mentorship of junior pathology house officers (residents). Promote mutual respect and encourage working relationships that favor teamwork and shared understanding in the classroom and conduct self in a fair and helpful manner that treats people with respect and dignity.
OVDL pathology service responsibilities complement instruction responsibilities through provision of clinical case material as models for teaching and mentoring students. Clinical pathology service case work includes cytologic evaluation of tissue, fluid, blood, and urine samples along with evaluation of generated data. Advise on laboratory QC results as needed. Participate in the weekend and weeknight on-call duty roster as part of this service. Communicate effectively and respectfully, both verbally and in writing, with OVDL clientele, veterinary, graduate, and undergraduate students, staff, and colleagues, and model professional and ethical behavior to facilitate instruction of professional behavior to students. Facilitate the development and evaluation of new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and update instructional material to enhance student learning experience when applicable.
5% – Service:
Seek professional educational opportunities related, but not limited to professional development, diversity awareness, implicit bias, and social justice education.
What You Will Need
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
The employee is required to participate in after-hours and weekend duties.
Pay Method
Salary
Pay Period
1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with education, training, and experience.
Link to Position Description
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P07847UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
07/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
03/05/2024
Full Consideration Date
03/19/2024
Closing Date
04/02/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 19, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Curriculum Vitae; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:
Jennifer Johns
[email protected]
541-737-0755
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .
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