Veterinary Career Center

Position description: 

Teaching: Tenure-track faculty position focused mostly on teaching, providing instruction in the Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department, Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture, for undergraduate courses in the Animal Health Science (AHS) major. The AHS major prepares students to become registered veterinary technicians with a curriculum focused on veterinary nursing.  Applicants are expected to teach broadly in the curriculum, including performing surgery for the capstone surgery course, and be well versed in current and best practices in the industry. The AHS program provides extensive hands-on experiences for students and requires clinical and practical veterinary knowledge from the faculty. 

Research/Scholarship: The new faculty member will conduct research/scholarly activities commensurate with their area of expertise and seek collaborations with faculty or external organizations (e.g., veterinary industry).

Service: Committee service to the Department, College and University will also be expected. The new faculty member will participate in departmental service including curriculum development, program assessment and development, student recruitment and retention, service to the college and university.

Minimum requirements include:  

* DVM or equivalent.
* Evidence of collaborative work and willingness to work with and collaborate with research faculty and work in partnership with animal units and centers.
* Expertise in veterinary medicine with an emphasis on small animal medicine/surgery 
* The ability to conduct research in applicant’s area of expertise.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for teaching students.
* Demonstration of ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and/or service, and experiences of or a commitment to teaching and working in an inclusive environment.
* Licensure in California as a DVM or be able to obtain a license by hire date.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
* Three or more years of clinical veterinary experience.
* Demonstrated experience supervising and training veterinary support staff.
* Experience in teaching at the university level.
* Clinical experience working with large animals, horses, exotics and/or laboratory animal species. 
* Successful scholarship, including research and grant writing experience.
* Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and equity. Evidence should be provided in a Student Success Statement that responds to the prompt above - “Inclusive Excellence and Student Success.” 

Conditions of Employment:
The person offered this position is required to pass a background check. 

Application Process: A completed application will consist of:
 
* Cover letter that describes your interest in the position, relevant experience/interests and addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description. A Student Success Statement (up to 2 pages, single-spaced) that responds to the prompt above - “Inclusive Excellence and Student Success” and addresses at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria listed (please indicate the criteria numbers in your Statement).
* A current curriculum vita comprised of at least those elements specified on the application form that also includes the names, titles, email address, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position. Note that finalists for the position will be required to provide three recent letters of recommendation/reference.
* A completed Cal Poly Pomona application form. Application for Academic Employment (faculty searches) can be found at the following location: http://www.cpp.edu/~jobs/
* Unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required of finalists); and finalists for the position will be required to provide three recent letters of reference
 

Finalists for the position will: 
* be required to provide official transcripts for highest degree before the on-campus interview. 
* be required to provide three letters of reference dated within the last two years. 
* Final candidates being interviewed are expected to make a presentation discussing candidate’s creative work and clinical experiences, and a teaching demonstration to faculty that includes  interaction with students. 

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than December 15, 2023.  
 
Please direct inquiries to semurinda@cpp.edu