Clinical Assistant Professor – Anesthesiology

Position Title:
Clinical Assistant Professor – Anesthesiology

Appointment Type:
Faculty

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University (ISU) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, clinical track faculty appointment in Anesthesiology in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) and the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC). The LVMC is a state-of-the-art teaching hospital providing specialized care for companion and production animals throughout Iowa and the surrounding states.

The candidate will join an anesthesia team comprised of 5 faculty Anesthesiologists that are complemented by 10 veterinary anesthesia technicians and 2 anesthesia residents.   The department is seeking a candidate to provide excellent patient care, teach didactic and laboratory courses in veterinary anesthesiology, provide clinical training for technicians and house officers, and enhance the national prominence of the LVMC’s Anesthesiology section. The successful candidate will develop creative programs in scholarship, didactic and laboratory teaching in anesthesiology, academic service, and outreach activities.  Clinical duties will include weekend, holiday, and after-hours service that are shared amongst the anesthesia faculty.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent degree.

• Successful completion of an American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) or European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA) residency program

• State of Iowa Veterinary License on or before the first day of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certification with the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) or European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA).

• Completion of a master’s degree (MS).

Department/Program & College Description:

The LVMC is a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide specialized care and comprehensive medical and surgical services for companion and large animals throughout Iowa and surrounding states. Our clinicians, residents, interns, technicians, staff, and senior veterinary students work collaboratively to provide 24-hour, high-quality care to animal patients.  As the nation’s first public veterinary school, Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine takes pride in its heritage while shaping the future of veterinary professional practice, education, research and service.

Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for both learning and employment. We know that diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The university has an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State University’s Principles of Community .

Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted one of the best college towns  in the nation.

Department Unit/Website:

www.vetmed.iastate.edu/vcs ; https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc

Proposed Start Date:
March 1, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 30, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter 3) Contact Information for Three References If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans; • Generous leave plans; • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa); • Life insurance and long-term disability; • Flexible Spending Accounts; • Various voluntary benefits and discounts; • Employee Assistance Program; • Wellbeing program.

Original Posting Date:
December 8, 2023

Posting Close Date:
January 20, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R13613