Lecturer in Equine Internal Medicine

Lecturer in Equine Internal Medicine

A non-tenure track position is offered in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University for a Lecturer in Equine Internal Medicine. This position is anticipated to be renewable annually contingent on satisfactory evaluations and availability of funding for a term of 3 years.

Institutional Citizenship

1. Collegiality is a fundamental requirement of all faculty members in this department.
2. The faculty member will have minimal committee responsibilities, but may be asked to participate in committees relevant to hospital activities.

Teaching

1. The primary responsibilities of the faculty member will include clinical instruction of veterinary students and house officers assigned to the Equine Internal Medicine service, as well as consultation with practicing veterinarians and clients.
2. The faculty member will have some responsibility in assisting with lecture and laboratory courses.

Scholarship

1. The faculty member may participate in the Scholarship of Discovery as a research collaborator if the activity does not detract from the faculty member's primary responsibility.
2. The faculty member will be encouraged to engage in the Scholarship of Integration through continuing education.
3. The major requirement for Scholarship will be in the Scholarship of Applied Medical Sciences. The faculty member will be required to provide excellent referral and first-opinion care to patients in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. This faculty member will also communicate with clients and referring veterinarians in a courteous and professional manner. Teamwork and collegiality are essential elements for all faculty members practicing in our hospital. The faculty member will work as a member of a team-oriented service group, including other faculty members in the Equine Internal Medicine Group.

The appointment to the Equine Internal Medicine Service will be approximately 80% of the faculty member's effort assignment. The faculty member will serve as the primary clinician in charge of the Equine Internal Medicine Service or as a second duty clinician for overflow appointments or daytime emergencies when needed. He/she will be afforded the opportunity to develop skills in diagnostic ultrasonography by working in conjunction with our large animal ultrasonographers. Other clinical responsibilities will include equine emergency service after-hours and on weekends on a rotating basis for no greater than 30% of the calendar year.