Assistant Professor of Animal Science

The University of Tennessee at Martin
Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Veterinarian Position

Assistant Professor of Animal Science with a specialty in Veterinary Medicine in the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, The University of Tennessee at Martin. Full-time, tenure-track appointment effective January 1, 2009. Responsibilities: Effort allocation included 50 percent teaching in the department, 25 percent in the Center of Excellence to include staff veterinarian, and 25 percent allocation to the West Tennessee Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory as attending veterinarian. Major teaching responsibilities will emphasize teaching undergraduate classes in animal science with a focus on veterinary medicine. Serve as primary care veterinarian for university animals through Center of Excellence as well as participate in collaborative research or public service. Qualifications: Earned Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent; licensed or eligibility for licensure in Tennessee. Broad understanding of veterinary medicine to include large animals, companion/small animals and wildlife. Large animal experience is essential. Application Process: Letter of application, a complete curriculum vita including official transcripts of undergraduate, graduate and professional work and the names and addresses of three references (postal and email) to: Mr. Richard Shadden, Chair, Animal Science Search Committee, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, The University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN 38238. Phone: (731) 881-7221; e-mail: rshadden@utm.edu. Deadline to apply is November 7, 2008. Review of applications is scheduled to begin on November 15, 2008 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

UTM is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. The University seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability or Vietnam veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.