Excellence in clinical communication
Commitment to quality, compassionate, patient-centered care,
and broad skills in standard emergency practice-level medical and
surgical care of dogs and cats
Collaborative mindset to foster a team-approach to case
management
Dedication to the education of students through student-driven,
interactive learning
If you would like to learn more about this position or about the
CVM, please submit your letter of intent and application through
Midwestern University’s online job board at
https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu . Your
online application should include a letter of intent and a
curriculum vitae with the names and contact information (including
email addresses) of at least three professional references. Please
note that although faculty positions are usually listed as
“Assistant Professor”, initial appointment at a higher rank is
possible based on the academic experience of the applicant.
For more information about this position, please contact:
For more information, please contact:
Anderson Fávaro da Cunha, DVM, MS, Dipl.ACVAA
Professor of Anesthesiology, Dept of Specialty Medicine
[He/Him/His]
Director, Companion Animal Clinic
adacunha@midwestern.edu
Review of applications will continue until the position is
filled.
Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization
that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health
sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove,
Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000
full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic
medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies,
physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia,
cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology,
speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary
medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members
are dedicated to the education and development of our students in
an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of
the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly
activity, and personal growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical,
dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance,
short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible
spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and
child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with
competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex
days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement
plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement
program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance
program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness
facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.
Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer that does not discriminate against an employee or
applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin
or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender
(including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual
orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past,
current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic
information; or any other protected class, in accord with all
federal, state and local laws, and regulation. Midwestern
University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S.
36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).
Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of
2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights
pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information,
please review the
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