The Department of Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences (VCLS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Utah State University (USU) seeks candidates for an agricultural animal emphasis clinical assistant or associate professor faculty position. This is a 12-month (fiscal year) non-tenure track position that involves teaching and the delivery of clinical veterinary services (within the teaching role).  The successful candidate will contribute to the Teaching (95%) and Service (5%) missions of VCLS and the CVM. The preferred candidate will have an employment history that demonstrates proficiency in small ruminant (i.e., sheep and goat), bovine (beef and/or dairy), and/or equine medicine. The preferred candidate will have intimate knowledge and experience in agricultural animal production, medicine, and nutrition practices in the intermountain west.

The candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of veterinary professionals by delivering veterinary instruction in the new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree curriculum. In this capacity, the candidate is also expected to develop and implement innovative teaching methodologies, assessment tools, and evaluation criteria to measure veterinary students’ level of mastery as they progress through the academic program. The candidate will also contribute to other curriculum activities associated with their expertise.  As noted below, the position also includes a teaching role in the undergraduate degree curriculum in the Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Department (ADVS) in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS), so this position has a joint appointment in VCLS/CVM and ADVS/CAAS.

The full-time position is eligible for excellent benefits, including paid holidays, 22 vacation days/year, a 50% undergraduate tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages, and a generous contribution to retirement. In addition, up to 4 days/month may be used for consulting work. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2024-2025

• Teaching responsibilities will be in both the undergraduate ADVS curriculum (ADVS 3000 Animal Health and Hygiene) and in the CVM curriculum (e.g., clinical skills courses, etc.).
• As part of the teaching role, provide primary coverage of routine and emergency clinical veterinary care at all USU farm units (i.e., dairy, beef, sheep/goat, equine, and swine facilities).
• The successful candidate will be expected to be an active academic "citizen" that includes effective service and eventual leadership on department, college, and university committees deemed relevant and appropriate for the position description. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
• Eligibility for, or possession of, an active license to practice veterinary medicine in Utah
• Eligibility for, or possession of, an active DEA registration
• Eligibility for, or possession of, USDA National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) Category II accreditation
• Valid driver’s license and ability to comply with institutional Vehicle Use Policy
• Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication
• Proven ability to work effectively and collegially within a team-based, collaborative clinical teaching environment
• Clinical veterinary experience with multiple agricultural animal species, including equine
• Familiarity with food animal production systems and agricultural practices relevant to the Intermountain West region

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of post-DVM clinical experience with both agricultural animal species and equine
• At least two years of experience teaching in a veterinary professional program and/or undergraduate animal science curriculum
• Documented expertise or advanced training in agricultural animal nutrition, herd health, or applicable area
• Board certification or eligibility in a relevant veterinary specialty recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Recognized Veterinary Specialty Organization
• Demonstrated experience engaging with food animal producers or rural communities in the Intermountain West
• Evidence of scholarly contributions or continuing education involvement in food animal or mixed animal practice

Additional Qualifications for Consideration for the Rank of Clinical Associate Professor:

• At least 7 years of experience in agricultural animal/equine practice
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching veterinary medical students in didactic and/or clinical settings

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. CV to uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
2. Letter of Intent including a statement of career goals, teaching philosophy and interests, and only for those candidates interested in research, a statement of research philosophy and interests
3. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

Currently, the USU CVM participates in a “2+2” program with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University and the broader Washington – Idaho – Montana – Utah (WIMU) Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine that provides instruction to 30 students in each class cohort. However, the establishment of a full 4-year DVM degree program at USU was approved by the Utah Legislature in 2022 and USU is looking forward to admitting its inaugural class of 42 students this fall and supporting a class size of 80 veterinary students in subsequent years. This position offers multiple opportunities for professional development in instruction, curriculum design, and innovative teaching methods.

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