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Visiting Clinical Instructor (Multiple Positions)
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Visiting Clinical Instructor (Multiple Positions)
Department of Pathobiology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Department of Pathobiology (http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/path/ ), at the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking Visiting Clinical Instructors. These positions are members of a team of veterinary professionals working to develop veterinary diagnostic capabilities within countries in Central Asia for some of the most important diseases of domestic animals, including foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza and brucellosis.
Successful candidates will:
o Conduct training sessions, including classroom-based and practical training, with laboratory diagnostic personnel and veterinary practitioners. Subject matter covered includes basic knowledge and recognition of select diseases, case investigation, principles of laboratory diagnosis and epidemiology.
o Deliver professional and technical guidance to diagnostic laboratory personnel on performance of molecular diagnostic techniques for specific infectious diseases.
o Evaluate training effectiveness, identifying training deficiencies and opportunities for improvement of training efforts.
o Coordinate activities between diagnostic and veterinary personnel in-country and subject matter experts, technical professionals and training faculty.
o Proactively identify project risks and issues that impact deadlines, scope and quality of training.
o Perform other duties appropriate for the position of Veterinary Training Specialist, including those assigned by the project management team.
Candidates must have a professional degree in veterinary medicine (DVM) or a PhD and veterinary diagnostic experience. Candidates with both a DVM and a MS or PhD are highly desirable. Specific subject matter training will be provided to successful candidates. Other required qualifications include: willingness to work overseas for extended periods; excellent interpersonal and communications skills; proficiency in MS Office applications; and demonstrated ability to make decisions independently by identifying issues, diagnosing problems and generating alternative solutions.
Desired qualifications include: experience in didactic and practical training of biomedical subject matter; experience in laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases; experience in international veterinary medicine; and/or experience in food animal veterinary medicine.
These positions are full-time, 12-month Visiting Academic positions. The salary for these positions is highly competitive, beginning at $75,000 but may begin at a higher rate dependent upon on experience and qualifications. The anticipated starting date is negotiable.
Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, current email address, and the name, address, and phone number of three references to OEOA Search #11992, Department of Pathobiology, 2522 VMBSB, 2001 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana, IL 61802. Submissions by email to derosset@uiuc.edu are preferred. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.