University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Open Rank in Pathology Animal Veterinarian Director - req# 14335
Job Description
Posting Number | req14335 |
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Employment Type | Faculty |
Faculty Type | Open Rank |
Hiring Department | Animal Resource Facility Gen Admin (732B) |
Academic Location | School of Medicine |
Benefits Eligible | The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. |
Position Summary |
The University of New Mexico's Animal Resource Facility is seeking a licensed Laboratory Animal Veterinarian at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level (dependent on experience) beginning in on or about July 1, 2021. The Director, Animal Resource Facility (ARF) reports to the Vice Chancellor of Research for the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (UNM HSC) and serves as the University Attending Veterinarian in accordance with the USDA Animal Welfare Regulations and the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. UNM has a breadth of research activities that include biomedical, behavioral and wildlife science. As University Attending Veterinarian, this position has responsibility for the health and welfare of all UNM animals involved in research, teaching, or testing in both the centralized and decentralized animal care programs as well as the New Mexico Veterans Administration Health Care Systems. This position also carries a open track faculty appointment within the School of Medicine with some opportunity for Graduate Medical Education teaching. At times, it is necessary for this individual to work nights/weekends. At times, this individual will be required to work with animals involving studies with hazardous agents, resulting in potential occupational risks of chemical, biological and radiological safety hazards. |
Qualifications |
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Application Instructions |
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. 1. Please submit a 2-4 page cover letter including your current affiliation or position, a short description of your reasons for applying to position, your experience and skills set, If you will be able to obtain DOJ clearance and would be eligible to acquire a DEA license for controlled substance, If you are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and if you are ACLAM Board Eligible or ACLAM Board Certified. 2. Attach a curriculum vitae 3. Attach a copy of your DVM or VMD. 4. Include in your list of references 3 individuals. Please note that your application will NOT be considered complete until all of the following is received: Complete application that includes all of the associated documents loaded (cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of references) Questions related to this posting may be directed to Jennifer Sanchez, HSC Office of Research, jasanchez@salud.unm.edu |
For Best Consideration | For best consideration, please apply by 2/7/2021. This position will remain open until filled. |
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. | |
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