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The College of Veterinary Medicine - Lincoln Memorial University (USA) has posted a part-time Director of One Health Program Position    “The College of Veterinary Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University has posted a part-time Director of One Health Program position on its web site.  The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a wide array of One Health-related topics to first, second, and third-year veterinary students.  I am the chairperson for this search, which we hope to complete well in advance of the onset of classes in mid-August in order to afford the position adequate time to prepare necessary coursework.  As a consequence, we are trying to reach out to prospective applicants as rapidly as we can.  The University web site can be found at www.lmunet.edu.  Once there, search the site directory for Human Resources and then “Employment Opportunities.” : Director, One Health Program (CVM3) Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for the anticipated, part-time faculty (Assistant/Associate/Professor) position of Director of the One Health Program within the College of Veterinary Medicine.  The Director of the One Health Program will seek to advance the mission of the University in programs of study (integration of veterinary medicine, human medicine, environmental science, epidemiology and public health, ecosystem and wildlife health, public/government/corporate practice and selected areas of study).  The Program Director shall coordinate each One Health program of study in consultation with the College of Veterinary Medicine Dean and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and supervise the implementation of the plans and decisions of the University.  Qualifications; Required: DVM/VMD degree, five years of experience in a veterinary medical academic and/or government environment preferably with exposure to clinical, research and teaching issues and an understanding of One Health issues and a working knowledge of information systems and databases. Review of applications will begin immediately.  Applicants should submit an LMU application for employment, a cover letter addressing qualifications for the position, resume with contact information for three references and official transcripts (if applicable) to Lincoln Memorial University, 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, TN 37752, Attention: Pamela Lester.  Electronic submissions are encouraged to pamela.lester@lmunet.edu. LMUs hiring policies are in accordance with EEO regulations and policies.  LMU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.  Internal posting period expires Friday, January 24, 2014.  The internal posting period is for current employees who may be interested in applying for the position. Provided by:   Gilbert A. Burns, DVM, PhD Associate Dean of Academic Affairs College of Veterinary Medicine Lincoln Memorial University