Assistant Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193978EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Assistant Professor of Small Animal Internal MedicineAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with education and experienceWork Schedule
TBDJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Department of Clinical SciencesAbout the Department
We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, team oriented Small Animal Internal Medicine (SAIM) Specialist that is dedicated to advancing SAIM through research, teaching and service. Our team currently includes 10 SAIM Diplomates, 11 residents, 2 SAIM focused rotating interns, 13 rotating interns, 7 technicians, 1 client liaison, 1 embedded pharmacist, 2 social workers and 3 client services representatives. Our teaching hospital includes Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology, Nutrition, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Pharmacy, Anesthesia, Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Dentistry, Behavior, Zoo and Exotics, Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology services.
The mission of the Small Animal Internal Medicine Service is to be a leader in advancing academic small animal medicine, addressing the needs of students, house officers, clients, and referring veterinarians. Our faculty will prioritize fostering the mastery of clinical problem-solving skills in students and house officers. Additionally, our faculty will lead in training the next generation of clinician-scientists, with a focus on developing and recognizing subspecialties while modeling the integration of internal medicine, nephrology/urology, critical care, and emergency medicine. Furthermore, our faculty will generate and disseminate novel, clinically relevant knowledge and establish programs of comparative medical excellence, consistent with the goals of One Health.
The mission of the Department of Clinical Sciences: We are dedicated to excellence in educating and training veterinarians and comparative biomedical scientists, furthering health care and wellness through discovery and clinical research, providing outstanding and compassionate medical care to a diverse range of animal patients, effectively engaging animal-owning public, government and industry partners, and providing leadership in integrating biomedical sciences to advance One Health.
The mission of the Small Animal Internal Medicine Service is to be a leader in advancing academic small animal medicine, addressing the needs of students, house officers, clients, and referring veterinarians. Our faculty will prioritize fostering the mastery of clinical problem-solving skills in students and house officers. Additionally, our faculty will lead in training the next generation of clinician-scientists, with a focus on developing and recognizing subspecialties while modeling the integration of internal medicine, nephrology/urology, critical care, and emergency medicine. Furthermore, our faculty will generate and disseminate novel, clinically relevant knowledge and establish programs of comparative medical excellence, consistent with the goals of One Health.
The mission of the Department of Clinical Sciences: We are dedicated to excellence in educating and training veterinarians and comparative biomedical scientists, furthering health care and wellness through discovery and clinical research, providing outstanding and compassionate medical care to a diverse range of animal patients, effectively engaging animal-owning public, government and industry partners, and providing leadership in integrating biomedical sciences to advance One Health.
Essential Job Duties
The selected candidate for this tenure-track position will integrate in all aspects of the SAIM service including:
- Have small internal medicine case responsibility, providing effective and efficient patient care, house officer oversight, and hospital management, with continually improving quality care; This position is expected to be on clinical service 16-20 weeks per year.
- Provide clinical teaching in small animal internal medicine, developing innovative and valued learning experiences for the students and house officers.
- Provide teaching in pre-clinical courses in small animal internal medicine and in preparatory courses in topics such as problem-solving, communications, techniques, and others.
- Demonstrate research productivity through the procurement of external grant funding and the publication of peer-reviewed scientific papers. Research focus in infectious disease/immunology, nutrition, endocrinology, hepatobiliary, respiratory or gastrointestinal disease is desirable but all areas of SAIM will be considered.
Minimum Education and Experience
- DVM (or equivalent degree) and ACVIM or ECVIM residency training
- Board certification or accepted credentials for board certification in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Small Animal Internal Medicine (ACVIM-SAIM) or European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM) required by start date.
Other Required Qualifications
- Strong communication and leadership skills to collaborate with students, faculty, and staff.
- Strong time management and multitasking skills to balance clinical, teaching, and research responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Diplomate status in ACVIM – SAIM or ECVIM
- Evidence of advanced training in research (PhD or other research experience) and/or post-graduate training in education
- Evidence of research productivity through publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
- Candidates must meet requirements for and maintain a veterinary license (or faculty certificate) in the State of North Carolina.
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
03/20/2025Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for professional references.
Position Number
00001444Position Type
Tenured/Tenure-Track FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesDepartment ID
195001 - Department of Clinical SciencesAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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