CT/TT Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Diagnostic Imaging

Job Summary

Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time (100%, 12 months) Clinical or Tenure-track faculty position in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level. State of the art equipment is available on site and includes digital radiography (Eklin DR & Fuji DR, CR), Toshiba Aplio i800 ultrasound, GE Lightspeed VCT 64 slice CT scanner with equine imaging capabilities, fluoroscopy, and a MiE Scintron equine nuclear scintigraphy scanner with various collimators. The MRI Scanner is a 1.5T GE LXi used for small animal and equine patients. The facility also offers on-site Varian Clinac 6 EX radiation therapy with IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy). The successful applicant will join a team of 3 board certified radiologists, 5 residents in training, 1 MRI technologist, 2 veterinary technician specialists, and 3 veterinary technicians. (https://vet.purdue.edu/vth/diagnostic-imaging.php)

Qualifications

Qualifications for the position include a DVM or equivalent degree and completion of an American College of Veterinary Radiology or European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging approved residency training program or board certification.

General Information

Purdue University is one of the nation's leading land grant universities with a full range of academic majors. It is located in Tippecanoe County, which consists of more than 195,000 residents and includes both West Lafayette and Lafayette, Indiana. Situated conveniently between Indianapolis and Chicago, it is a community that includes over 40 parks and trails, high-tech corporations, affordable housing, and numerous opportunities for shopping, dining, arts, and festivals.

The Purdue University Veterinary Hospital is nearing completion of a major expansion project. Encompassing 162,500 square feet, the new David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex will include three components located just east of the existing Lynn Hall of Veterinary Medicine:

• The David and Bonnie Brunner Small Animal Hospital (adding 65,000 square feet to the existing small animal hospital facilities in Lynn Hall)
• The David and Bonnie Brunner Equine Hospital
• The David and Bonnie Brunner Farm Animal Hospital

Scheduled to open in spring 2022, the new complex will provide better teaching facilities dedicated to educating the next generation of veterinary professionals, provide top quality compassionate animal health care, and serve as a catalyst for interdisciplinary clinical research.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will actively participate in the learning, discovery and engagement activities of the PVM and VCS department. Learning: Participation in lectures and laboratories in the DVM and veterinary nursing curriculum; clinical teaching in the Purdue Veterinary Hospital (PVH); participation in the training of house officers. Clinical: Providing clinical service to patients admitted to the PVH (typical time commitment: 30-50% for tenure-track faculty, 60-70% for clinical-track faculty); instructing and supervising veterinary students, veterinary nursing students, and house officers; building strong relationships with referring veterinarians. Discovery: All faculty are expected to collaborate on clinical research projects. Tenure track faculty are expected to develop an independent research program. Faculty also participate in university-wide graduate programs (MS and PhD). Service: Participation in committee work, professional organizations and community service, delivery of continuing education programs, and other appropriate activities are encouraged. Salary and rank will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. A background check will be required for employment in this position.

College and Department

Commitment to the College and Departmental missions of learning, discovery, and engagement, and support of the College and Departmental strategic plans are essential. The successful candidate is expected to promote an atmosphere of collegiality and support cultural diversity in the College. In turn, PVM is highly supportive of individual faculty career growth and development and has a formal faculty mentoring program. The College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University values, nurtures, and respects all members of its community and ensures an environment of inclusive excellence where all students, faculty, and staff are inspired and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine/Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in a separate Diversity and Inclusion Statement, indicating their past experiences, current interests, or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

Applications

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should provide a letter of intent describing professional goals, including teaching philosophy; Diversity and Inclusion Statement; curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of three professional references via the provided link:

Equal Opportunity

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.