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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)

Asst/Assoc Prof of Practice, Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT), Blacksburg, Virginia, us, 24062


Asst/Assoc Prof of Practice, Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine

Job no:

528158 Work type:

Teaching & Research Faculty Senior management:

College of Veterinary Medicine Department:

Population Health Sciences Dept Location:

Blacksburg, Virginia Categories:

Veterinary Medicine

Job Description The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) is recruiting for an Assistant / Associate Professor of Practice in the Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine (CPCVM) in the Department of Population Health Sciences. The CPCVM is a National Center of Excellence dedicated to the education and training of veterinary students and graduate veterinarians for careers in the public and corporate sectors of veterinary medicine, including the relevant fields of animal health, public health, public policy, international veterinary medicine, organized veterinary medicine, and One Health. The person hired into this position will support all CPCVM activities, including teaching and advising, program development and implementation, and partnership development and enhancement. This person will provide leadership for funded activities related to the Center’s career transition portfolio and engagement with various industry sectors to support teaching, training, and experiential learning opportunities for both students and graduate veterinarians. We are seeking a veterinarian with a demonstrated ability to think and act strategically, and who exhibits excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills. This person will: Deliver nine to ten credit hours of teaching on an annual basis to support the teaching needs of the PC track, the graduate certificate program, and various electives that align with their expertise. Assist with coordination and expansion of opportunities for veterinary student clerkships in public and corporate practice. Identify opportunities to collaborate with other institutions, federal and state agencies, industry and the corporate sector, and national organizations to support the CPCVM’s mission and goals. Advise veterinary students interested in public and corporate veterinary practice, and veterinary private practitioners with an interest in transitioning into public practice. Develop and expand funding for CPCVM innovations related to veterinary career transition. Assist with the coordination of international veterinary medicine activities for the College. Contribute to service activities for the department, college, university, and profession. Develop a research/scholarship portfolio relevant to veterinary public practice and career transitioning. Support the Director and Associate Director of CPCVM on an as-needed basis. Required Qualifications ● DVM or equivalent degree. ● Experience in academic or non-academic teaching or training. ● Proven record of collaboration and teamwork. ● Experience in some aspect of veterinary public practice, including work in government, academia, non-profit, or industry. Preferred Qualifications ● An advanced degree or board certification. ● Experience in program development, management, and evaluation. ● Training and or experience in research/scholarship. ● Experience in public policy. Pay Band Faculty Appointment Type Regular Salary Information To commensurate with the rank and experience of selected candidate Review Date 2/19/24 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto,

Ut Prosim

(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact

Cassidy Rist

at crist6@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. Advertised:

January 5, 2024 Applications close:

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