Job Opportunities

Description:

The Department of Pathology at Midwestern University’s College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position in veterinary microbiology. Our diagnostic services team includes microbiology, clinical pathology, and anatomic pathology, with 2 full- time microbiologist faculty positions. This appointment can be tenure-track or non-tenure-track, depending on the goals of the applicant. The successful applicant will play an important role in teaching and mentoring veterinary students, developing the clinical diagnostic program at Midwestern, and providing clinical service support for on-campus clinical programs. Participation in independent or collaborative research with a contribution to the College’s research portfolio is expected.

The following qualifications are required:

• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited degree program (preferred), and/or PhD degree in Microbiology or related discipline.
• Board certification or eligibility by the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists (ACVM) or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage professionally with faculty, staff, students and others across Midwestern University and community
• Teaching and clinical diagnostic microbiology experience. Acceptable examples include molecular diagnostics, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, automation, and MOLDI- TOF-MS
• A strong commitment to meeting the needs of students, and an understanding of student- centered learning
• Collaborative mindset to foster a team-approach to teaching and service
• A strong interest in independent or collaborative research

We are seeking a faculty member who is excited about participating in teaching, research, and clinical programs. If you would like to learn more about this position or about the CVM, please submit your letter of intent and application through Midwestern University’s online job board:

1. Visit www.midwestern.edu
2. In the Quick Links section, select “Employment at MWU”
3. Select “View Current Job Openings”
4. Select “Faculty” for job category and “Arizona Animal Clinic” for location
5. Rank will commensurate with experience
6. Your online application should include a letter of intent and a curriculum vitae with the names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least three professional references.

For more information about this position, please contact:

Alexandra Brower, D.V.M., DACVP
Professor and Chair, Department of Pathology
College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University
abrower@midwestern.edu

Qualifications:

Education Required: Doctorate or better.