Clinical Instructor in Equine Podiatry, Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University
The newly established Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University (RowanSSVM) invites applications for a Clinical Instructor, Equine Podiatry
Successful candidates will play a pivotal role in the teaching, service, and research mission of RowanSSVM. Teaching responsibilities include designing, implementing, and delivering comprehensive preclinical and clinical instruction in equine podiatry to veterinary students. Working with other SSVM faculty, the successful candidate will assist with instruction on equine handling and restraint, hoof anatomy, hoof pathology, gait analysis and therapeutic foot care for horses. The role also involves active participation in education to external stakeholders including regional farriers and equine professionals as well as participation in clinical farrier services to patients of the SSVM. Opportunities for collaborative research exist within the school, the broader University, and the veterinary community. Scholarly activities, including translational, clinical, or pedagogical research, are encouraged.
Qualified applicants must have extensive experiences as a practicing farrier. AFA Certification at the level of Journeyman is desirable. Preference will be given to farriers with prior experience in academic veterinary medicine. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Salary level and appointment rank will be commensurate with education and experience.
Information about the institution:
A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.
The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine is located on the Glassboro, New Jersey west campus, 22 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine plans to admit its first class of DVM students in 2025, pending accreditation approval. Facilities will include an academic teaching facility aimed at the delivery of pre-clinical training, a small animal teaching hospital, and a research facility.
Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.
As a state public University, Rowan employees are eligible to participate in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. More information on this program is available at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Please Note:
Position posting will be active until the job is filled. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.