What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Health Specialist position at University of Wyoming?
About the Opportunity
The University of Wyoming is seeking an expert in veterinary parasitology to join our team as an Assistant or Associate Professor and Veterinary Parasitologist.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of animal health in Wyoming and beyond. As a member of our faculty, you will have the chance to lead activities in a veterinary parasitology diagnostic lab, teach undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in research in a relevant area.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead diagnostic activities in veterinary parasitology and promote the control of animal parasitic diseases.
- Supervise staff and students involved in diagnostic activities and contribute to ongoing improvements in diagnostic quality control and tests offered.
- Teach one 4-credit 4000/5000 level class in parasitology annually and contribute to other teaching activities in the College through guest lectures.
- Engage in parasitology research relevant to the region and support other activities within the WSVL as needed.
Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, staff, students, and clients.
- Expertise in an area of veterinary parasitology.
- Demonstrated capacity to engage in interdisciplinary research and diagnostic collaborations.
- Knowledge of biosafety protocols and regulatory standards relevant to veterinary diagnostic laboratories.
About the Department of Veterinary Sciences and the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory
The departmental Mission is centered on One Health, providing quality animal disease diagnostic services, conducting research that impacts animal and human disease, and delivering instruction with experiential learning for students, veterinarians, and citizens of Wyoming, Rocky Mountain West and beyond.
