Instructor

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR Part Time | Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2024

Instructor

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 19, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A Curriculum Vitae; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:
Jennifer Johns
jennifer.johns@oregonstate.edu
541-737-0755

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

Position Details

Position Information

Department
Vet Biomedical Science (VBS)

Position Title
Instructor

Job Title
Instructor

Appointment Type
Academic Faculty

Job Location
Corvallis

Benefits Eligible
Part-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary
The Department of Veterinary Biomedical Science at the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a part-time (0.50 FTE), 9-month, fixed-term Instructor position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.

This position serves as a clinical instructor and veterinary clinical pathologist. The academic home for this position is in the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University, with a joint appointment in the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
The incumbent will participate in clinical pathology service through the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, along with instruction of veterinary students and pathology residents. The incumbent will also serve on appropriate academic committees. The OVDL is Oregon’s AAVLD-accredited laboratory and a member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network. The laboratory has a diverse caseload providing outstanding opportunities to teach enthusiastic students in the professional curriculum and our clinical pathology residency program.
The Department of Biomedical Sciences in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine (CCVM) provides instruction to students in a professional DVM program and in MS and PhD degree programs, and diagnostic services through the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (OVDL). Research performed at the CCVM is of economic and public health significance and is aimed at improving human and animal health and welfare, especially those of importance to the State of Oregon and the nation.
One primary responsibility of this clinical-track instructor position is active participation in the CCVM professional curriculum. There will be particular emphasis on teaching final-year DVM students in the clinical pathology rotation. In their role, the instructor will be part of a team responsible for instructing and mentoring clinical pathology residents. Educational expertise developed during the course of this position will position this candidate for subsequent career advancement in the veterinary educational realm.
The incumbent will be a valuable team member of a multi-disciplinary diagnostic laboratory that is fully accredited with the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD). Teaching responsibilities will be complemented by the provision of clinical pathology services to the OVDL. The candidate will build diagnostic expertise from a diverse case load that includes domestic animals (pets), food producing animals, horses, wildlife, camelids, and marine animals. Cases are submitted from the OSU veterinary teaching hospital and externally from referring veterinarians, rescues and humane societies, and zoo/aquarium collections. Participation in the weekend and evening on-call duty roster is required. The incumbent will also be required to engage in the OVDL quality program and participate in a team that helps maintain accreditation with the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD).

Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

  • Top 1.4% university in the world
  • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
  • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
  • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
  • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
  • 100 undergraduate degree programs, 80 graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
  • 35k students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
  • 217k alumni worldwide
  • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
  • Retirement savings paid by the university.
  • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
  • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
  • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities
95% – Teaching and Clinical Service:
Instruct senior students in clinical pathology rotation (VMB 736). May engage in didactic instruction for the pre-clinical curriculum in General Pathology and/or Clinical Pathology courses. Contribute to instruction, training and mentorship of junior pathology house officers (residents). Promote mutual respect and encourage working relationships that favor teamwork and shared understanding in the classroom and conduct self in a fair and helpful manner that treats people with respect and dignity.
OVDL pathology service responsibilities complement instruction responsibilities through provision of clinical case material as models for teaching and mentoring students. Clinical pathology service case work includes cytologic evaluation of tissue, fluid, blood, and urine samples along with evaluation of generated data. Advise on laboratory QC results as needed. Participate in the weekend and weeknight on-call duty roster as part of this service. Communicate effectively and respectfully, both verbally and in writing, with OVDL clientele, veterinary, graduate, and undergraduate students, staff, and colleagues, and model professional and ethical behavior to facilitate instruction of professional behavior to students. Facilitate the development and evaluation of new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and update instructional material to enhance student learning experience when applicable.
5% – Service:
Seek professional educational opportunities related, but not limited to professional development, diversity awareness, implicit bias, and social justice education.

What You Will Need
  • DVM or equivalent.
  • Completion of a minimum of 36 calendar months of training in a veterinary clinical pathology residency program.
  • Must submit an application to take the American College of Veterinary Pathologists Phase II Clinical Pathology certification exam or European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathologists certification exam within 12 months of hire.
  • The ability to effectively communicate (in writing and verbally) in a professional, respectful and courteous manner with a diverse range of stakeholders (diagnostic laboratory clientele, veterinary/graduate/undergraduate students, staff, and colleagues).
  • Ability to contribute to a successful work group and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, and the constructive exchange of ideas.


This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have
  • Current certification by the American or European College of Veterinary Pathologists.
  • Experience effectively teaching and/or mentoring.
  • Evidence of experience working independently as diagnostic pathologist.
  • Experience as a practicing veterinarian.
  • MS or PhD in pathology or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule
The employee is required to participate in after-hours and weekend duties.

Pay Method
Salary

Pay Period
1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date
Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with education, training, and experience.

Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/150283

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
P07847UF

Number of Vacancies
1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
07/01/2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date
03/05/2024

Full Consideration Date
03/19/2024

Closing Date
04/02/2024

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 19, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A Curriculum Vitae; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:
Jennifer Johns
jennifer.johns@oregonstate.edu
541-737-0755

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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