Tamus

Assistant/Associate Professor of the Practice in Wildlife Veterinary Science

Kingsville, TX

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 30 days ago

ResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.
Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.

Experience providing ex situ veterinary care to wild animals.
Experience in ex situ animal management and care.
Experience - Demonstrated leadership potential, such as managing a team, chairing committees, or leading an initiative.
Ability to instruct courses in wildlife nutrition, wildlife physiology, or related area, incorporating effective teaching techniques into classes.
Experience - Demonstrated ability to communicate with students, professionals, lay audiences, and scientists.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Applicants must have passed the NAVLE or the NBE & CCT,
Engage in professional service to the Department, College, and University as required.

Experience with ex situ management and care of non-domestic carnivores, especially wild felids.
Experience with ex situ breeding programs and reintroductions.
Demonstrated ability to foster and sustain positive, working relationships with scientists, students, state, federal, tribal, and private natural resource agencies, and other stakeholders.
MS or PhD in wildlife science, ecology, biology, animal science, or a related discipline.
Board certification by the American College of Zoologic Medicine, the European College of Zoologic Medicine, the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, or related specialty.
Experience and engagement with applied biological research, demonstrated by inclusion in peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and other scholarly materials.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of wild animal veterinary medicine, including compliance regulations.

More information on TAMUK's Strategic Plan and Shared Values can be found here.
4DX: TAMUK employees actively engage in Franklin Covey's 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) activities within their departments.
TAMUK utilizes 4DX as the framework for pursuing strategic goals by creating a culture of high performance.
This requires participation from all faculty and staff.
More information on 4DX can be found here

Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages.
In addition to base pay, TAMUK provides eligible employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees' well-being, professional growth, and financial security.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
12-15 paid holidays per year.

Employee Tuition Assistance Program
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
Employee Leave:
8+ hours of vacation per month
8 hours of sick leave per month
8 hours of paid Birthday leave
Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region's premier university.
Faculty and students alike enjoy small class sizes at TAMUK, which serves ~7,000 students and stands as the oldest continuously operating public institution of higher learning in South Texas.

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