UNIQUE CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ANATOMIC PATHOLOGIST AT SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences Department (VBS) is offering an exciting and unique career opportunity in a tenure track faculty position for a veterinary anatomic pathologist. We are looking for a creative and innovative professional with anatomic pathology expertise to develop and maintain an active research program, contribute to training the next generation of veterinary scientists and food animal veterinarians, and engage in diagnostic service within the Animal Disease Research & Diagnostic Laboratory (ADRDL).

 The VBS Department is fully committed to the pillars of the land-grant mission and has a long history of national recognition for research in veterinary infectious disease, which is fully supported by newly renovated and well-equipped laboratory spaces. Additionally, the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine (PPVM) is part of the VBS Department and is a cooperative program with the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine to train veterinarians. The focus of the PPVM is to prepare future veterinarians to serve in roles that support animal health, environmental health, and public health. Lastly, the VBS Department is home to the South Dakota Animal Disease Research & Diagnostic Laboratory (ADRDL), which is an accredited, full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory focused on supporting veterinarians, food animal agriculture, regulatory and wildlife agencies, public health entities and pet owners nationwide.

 This is a 12-month, full time, benefit eligible, tenure-track faculty position. Documented qualifications and experience will determine appointment rank. This position is supervised by the VBS Department Head.

 South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research & Scholarly Activities:

• ·      Develop and lead an active, extramurally-funded research program within the VBS Department with an emphasis on food animal infectious disease pathogenesis and prevention, and/or diagnostic test development;

• ·         Provide research opportunities to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional students as part of advanced undergraduate and graduate training.

Teaching Activities:

• ·         Coordinate the basic and systemic pathology courses in the 1st and 2nd-year PPVM curriculum;

• ·         Team-teach in the PPVM basic and systemic pathology courses in an experiential and active learning environment;

• ·         Utilize materials from the ADRDL for instruction in PPVM courses.

Diagnostic Service Activities:

• ·         Provide timely diagnostic pathology services, including necropsy, histopathology and interpretation of ancillary tests, as required for mammalian and avian specimens with emphasis on disease diagnosis;

• ·         Provide consultation, advice and guidance to veterinarians and producers regarding livestock, avian and wildlife disease diagnosis, control, and prevention.

The successful candidate will be expected to devote approximately 40-50% effort to research, 20-30% effort to teaching and 30-40% effort to diagnostic service. Adjustments in the position design and flexibility in the faculty appointment will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• DVM, VMD or equivalent veterinary degree by start date.
• Advanced graduate degree (MS or PhD) in veterinary pathology or a closely related veterinary field.
• Completion of formal residency training in anatomic pathology with experience in veterinary diagnostic pathology and food animal pathology.
• Eligible for or certified by ACVP or ECVP.
• Ability to establish an extramurally funded research program that focuses on diseases of food animals.
• Ability to establish collaborations with external and internal stakeholders.
Potential to produce peer-reviewed publications related to expertise.

• Ability to teach at the collegiate and/or professional school level.

• Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

• Knowledge of food animal production in the United States.

• Excellent written communication skills.

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

UNIVERSITY AND THE BROOKINGS COMMUNITY:

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.

 South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.

Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Brookings is listed as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees, and is rated among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.

 The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school, and a high school.

 The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 

Position is open until filled with full consideration given to applications received by August 1, 2024.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site.  To apply, visit:  https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.”  This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, a research statement (maximum of 3 pages, attached as work or writing sample), and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references.  Email applications will not be accepted.  Please contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with this process. 

 For questions on the position, contact Dr. Hilary Ward at 605-688-5171 or hilary.ward@sdstate.edu.