The College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences is seeking a Community Medicine Veterinarian to deliver quality pet health care and train veterinary students to practice along a continuum of care, focusing on outreach to underserved communities. This position will oversee case management of sick and wellness appointments seen by veterinary students, as well as provide instruction in clinical skills. The focus will be on creating and delivering service learning opportunities and outreach for pets living in resource-limited environments with veterinary services being delivered along a continuum of care. Faculty role - non-tenure track, Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - rank dependent on qualifications.

Duties/responsibilities

• Clinical supervision and instruction of DVM students including teaching of clinical skills through hands-on and didactic methods throughout four years of curriculum with emphasis on allowing autonomy relative to student year and abilities.
• Develop and oversee fourth-year clinical rotation
• Primary care level case management (medical and surgical) in service learning and resource-limited settings, in collaboration with partners such as AHS University Ave Clinic, AHS Golden Valley (Spay/Neuter), and student-led programs with Native American partners (SIRVS) and NGOs in underserved metropolitan areas (VeTouch)
• Course coordinator for community medicine and service learning rotations and experiences
• Program development
  • Development of program processes and protocols
  • Contribute to defining CVM strategic approach to Community Medicine (curriculum, program components, partners, etc)
  • Building of partnership model with AHS University Ave Clinic
  • Engagement with other health professionals to build One Health approach to providing health care to underserved communities and pets (social work, public health, additional community partners)
• Evaluation and outcome assessment for students and program metrics
• Teaching - clinical skills and class presentations as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Applications will be accepted and reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should apply online https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/336390  Job ID: 336390. Inquiries about the application process and the position should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Julia Ponder (ponde003 at umn.edu; 612-624-3431).