Job Book for INDIANA 
Date Posted:May 21, 2012
Contact Person:Dr. Kathleen Salisbury
Practice Name:Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
Address:625 Harrison Street
West Lafayette, IN 479072026
E-Mail:alisbus@purdue.edu
Practice Type:University
Job Type:Associate
Veterinary Technology Program Director: We invite applications for Director of the Veterinary Technology Program at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine (PVM). This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track or clinical-track faculty position. PVM offers on-campus Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science degree programs and a distance learning Associate of Science degree program in veterinary technology. PVM is one of only three veterinary technology programs in the U.S. that are integrated into a college of veterinary medicine. The veterinary technology students rotate through all areas of the Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) where they are directly supervised by credentialed veterinary technician staff and work in teams with the veterinary medical students. The VTH is a full-service primary care and referral hospital and includes the Animal Emergency Service and ambulatory practices. Approximately one-half of the members of the PVM faculty contribute to teaching in the veterinary technology program. Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree. Experience working in a veterinary technology program is preferred. The successful candidate must have a progressive and innovative attitude, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a record of success in leadership and teamwork, and the ability to create a positive working environment. The Program Director will lead the veterinary technology program and manage its operation, including the admissions process, curriculum oversight, outcomes assessment, budget, and veterinary technology administrative staff management. The Director is responsible for assuring that the program meets the accreditation requirements of the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities and preparing all reports. As a faculty member, the Program Director will be expected to demonstrate scholarship congruent with the goals of the Program and PVM. Teaching responsibilities will be assigned in an area of interest or expertise at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. The Program Director serves as the chair of the Veterinary Technology Committee and the external advisory committee and represents the Veterinary Technology Program on the Senior Leadership Team, the PVM Administrative Council and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Administrative Council. The Program Director serves as a liaison with veterinarians, veterinary technicians and technologists and veterinary technology programs in Indiana. The Program Director will serve on University committees that support the mission of the veterinary technology program and the College. The Program Director is expected to become a national leader in veterinary technology education and to participate in other state and national activities that advance the status of the Program and the veterinary technology profession. Commitment to the PVM missions of discovery, learning, and engagement and the support of the PVM strategic plan (http://www.vet.purdue.edu/strategic_plan/StrategicPlan2008-2014.pdf) are essential. The successful candidate is expected to promote an atmosphere of cultural diversity in the College. Review of applications will begin June 1, 2012, and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. A background check will be required for employment in this position. Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, a statement describing their vision of the future of the veterinary technology profession, contact information for three references, and a personal statement to Dr. Kathleen Salisbury, Chair, Veterinary Technology Program Director Search Committee, Purdue University, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2026. Inquiries can be sent to Dr. Salisbury at salisbus@purdue.edu. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
Date Posted:May 2, 2012
Practice Name:Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine
Address:625 Harrison Street
West Lafayette, IN 479072026
Practice Type:University
Job Type:Faculty
Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine (PVM), Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS), invites applications for a full-time (12 month) tenure-track or clinical track faculty position in Veterinary Radiation Oncology at the Assistant Professor level. Purdue University has strong existing programs in oncology through the Purdue Comparative Oncology Program (www.vet.purdue.edu/pcop/), the Purdue University Center for Cancer Research (www.cancerresearch.purdue.edu/), and the Oncological Sciences Center at Discovery Park (www.purdue.edu/dicsoverypark/oncological/). The successful candidate will join an established radiation oncology team consisting of one board certified radiation oncologist, one radiation therapist, one veterinary technician and two radiation oncology residents. We have the support of an excellent anesthesia group and imaging section with digital radiology and in-house advanced imaging modalities. PVM is highly supportive of individual faculty career growth and development. A formal faculty mentoring program is in place. The successful candidate will actively participate in the learning, discovery and engagement activities of the PVM and VCS department. These activities include: Teaching: Participation in lectures and laboratories in the DVM and veterinary technology curriculum; clinical teaching in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH); participation in the training of house officers. Clinical: Providing health care and clinical service to patients admitted to the recently constructed Linda and William Fleischhauer Radiation Therapy Facility (typically 30-50% time commitment for tenure track faculty, 60-70% time commitment for clinical track faculty); instruction and supervising veterinary students, veterinary technician students, and house officers; building strong relationships with clients and referring veterinarians. Research (Tenure track position); Development of an independent research program, with preference for research that complements and builds on current faculty interests and strengths (www.vet.purdue.edu/vcs/);participation in university-wide graduate programs (MS and PhD). Service: Participation in committee work, professional organizations and community service, delivery of continuing education programs, and other appropriate activities. Qualifications for the position include a DVM or equivalent degree and board certification of board eligibility by the American College of Veterinary Radiology (Specialty of Radiation Oncology). Candidates should have a sincere interest in providing outstanding clinical service. Candidates must also possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and teaching skills, and be able to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and house officers to effectively engage students in clinical activities. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. A background check will be required for employment in this position. Review of applications will begin on April 2, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of intent describing professional goals, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and contact information of three professional references to: Ms. Allison Carey, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2026m email: aacarey@purdue.edu. Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
Date Posted:March 27, 2012
Contact Person:Joanne Messick
Practice Name:The Department of Comparative Pathobiology at Purdue University
Address:
West Lafayette, IN 479072027
E-Mail:jmessic@purdue.edu
Practice Type:University
Job Type:Associate
The Department of Comparative Pathobiology at Purdue University (www.vet.purdue.edu/cpb) invites applications for an academic-year (9-months), tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Veterinary Pathology. Responsibilities of the position include developing an independent research program in pathobiology with a preferred focus on infectious diseases and teaching pathology in the veterinary curriculum. Participation in the pathology graduate training programs is also expected. Applicants must have a D.V.M. (or equivalent) and Ph.D. in pathology or other discipline related to infectious diseases. Preference will be given to candidates certified in anatomic pathology by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. Candidates certified by the European or Japanese College of Veterinary Pathologists also will be considered. Commitment to the departmental missions of discovery, learning, and engagement, support of Departmental and College strategic plans (http://www.vet.purdue.edu/cpb/strategic_plan/20090630strategic_plan.html, http://www.vet.purdue.edu/strategic_plan/StrategicPlan2008-2014.pdf), and promotion of an atmosphere of cultural diversity are essential. The Department of Comparative Pathobiology has 38 faculty members and approximately 50 graduate students. Faculty members have expertise and research interest in microbiology, virology, immunology, vaccine development, parasitology, pathology, cancer, public health, and epidemiology. The College of Veterinary Medicine has a strong focus on comparative medicine, providing expertise (e.g., histology, pathology, imaging, investigative surgery) and facilities to support preclinical & translational biomedical investigations. In addition, Purdue University provides exciting opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research through the NCI-funded Purdue University Center for Cancer Research, the Bindley Bioscience Center and Birck Nanotechnology Center in Discovery Park (http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/), the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and other academic departments and centers. Applications should be submitted as a single PDF file that includes a curriculum vitae, summary of research interests, statement on teaching, and names and contact information of 3 references via email to whiteb@purdue.edu. Review of applications will start May 1, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants needing more information are encouraged to email Dr. Joanne Messick, Chair of the search committee (jmessic@purdue.edu). A background check will be required for employment in this position. The College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University values, nurtures, and respects all members of its community and ensures an environment of inclusive excellence where all students, faculty, and staff are inspired and empowered to achieve their full potential. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse work force.