Assist/Assoc Professor Health Programs Fixed Term
About the role
The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) and the Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation (PDI) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Michigan State University (MSU) invite applications for a position in endocrinology designed to enhance service, research, and education in clinical and diagnostic areas. The appointment will be in the Health Programs (HP) Faculty System (clinical track).
Responsibilities
- Provide written interpretations and phone consultations for diagnostic services.
- Support the research missions of the college through collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
- Contribute to the teaching of veterinary and graduate students.
- Participate in clinical research utilizing the extensive archive of endocrinology data and current cases.
Requirements
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
- Board eligibility or certification and/or an additional graduate degree are desirable, but extensive clinical experience may be substituted.
- A primary emphasis on diagnostic service with opportunities to support the research missions of the college.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership qualities and skills.
- Knowledge of assay methodologies and assay development.
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills.
Skills
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary research skills.
- Teaching abilities.
- Research experience in endocrinology.
Benefits
- Excellent professional growth opportunities in endocrinology, leadership training, and advancement.
- Opportunities for clinical research using the extensive archive of endocrinology data and current cases.
Pay
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
- The schedule is flexible to accommodate the needs of the department and the individual.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Special Instructions
Informational inquiries to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. John Buchweitz, are welcomed by email (buchwei2@msu.edu). Review of applications will be initiated as of February 17th, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Summary of Health Risks
Exposure to unfixed animal tissue and radioimmunoassays.
Website
https://cvm.msu.edu/vdl
Department Statement
The VDL is a premier, full-service, fully accredited veterinary diagnostic laboratory for companion animals and horses as well as for livestock, laboratory, zoo, and wildlife species. The VDL performs more than one million tests per year on samples submitted from across the state of Michigan, the United States, and more than 25 countries. It has outstanding veterinary medical professionals and facilities and is world-renowned for expertise in endocrinology and cancer diagnostics.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.