University of Minnesota Looking for Instructor at Minneapolis, MN  Full Time

Position description:
Full time instructor-level position at The Raptor Center (TRC), University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. This is a 12-month contract appointment, annually renewable based on performance and funding availability, and is dependent upon the successful completion of a background check. This position reports to the VPM dept chair with day to day oversight of all work activities by the Executive Director of The Raptor Center.

Job duties:

Clinical teaching and supervision (50%)
Primary supervisor of TRC clinical interns and secondary mentor to TRC resident
Oversee veterinary externship program and in-house student rotations
Teach in UMN CVM clinical courses taught out of TRC
Act as the point person for visiting scholars and professionals spending time in TRC hospital
Help cover on-call hours for backup veterinary support for the interns.

Clinical services (30%)
Assist with providing medical care for captive raptors and wild rehabilitation patients. This includes education birds from TRC, local nature centers, and falconry birds. Includes preventive medicine visits and urgent or emergent medical care.
Assist with remote consultations.
Work with Clinic Manager to ensure optimization of clinical services including systems involving both students and veterinary support staff

Outreach (15%)
Represent TRC at professional conferences and courses
Provide content for public outreach and engagement through media including social media platforms, newsletters, and twice yearly Raptor Release publications.
Create and give talks as requested at public events for outreach and engagement

Research (5%)
Contribute to data collection for TRC and partner research projects
Mentor students as they look at research questions

Required qualifications:
DVM and completion of a formal post graduate training program in raptor medicine and surgery (internship or residency)
MN Veterinary Licensure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, willingness to give verbal presentations to large groups
Experience and enthusiasm for mentoring veterinary and post-graduate students
Demonstrated interpersonal skills

Preferred qualifications:
Wildlife rehabilitation experience
Completion of formal postgraduate clinical training programs
Research experience
Public presentation skills and experience
USDA accreditation (Category I and II)

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your “My Job Applications” page and uploading documents in the “My Cover Letters and Attachments” section.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

The Univeristy of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine seeks to recruit qualified faculty who will benefit from interactions with peers of different backgrounds and who have different life experiences, perspectives, and goals in order to prepare professionals for dealing effectively in an increasingly diverse and global workforce. The College is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and inclusive excellence of the academic community and support the College’s efforts to embrace principles of inclusion, equity, justice, and diversity. Applicants with demonstrated participation in diversity and inclusion issues are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the University: and at the College:
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To be considered for this position, in addition to the application process described above, applicants are to submit a separate written statement why diversity and inclusion are important to you and offer specific examples of how you have demonstrated this commitment

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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