Assistant/Associate Professor – Food Animal Veterinarian

University of Maryland Eastern Shore • University of Maryland Eastern Shore, MD

78d • $135,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), in coordination with UMES Extension and the UMES Agricultural Experiment Station (AES), seeks applications for a Food Animal Veterinarian at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This position is a twelve-month, tenure-track appointment with an effort distribution of approximately 50% Research and 50% Extension/Service/Teaching. The position will have multiple reporting responsibilities to the Dean SVM, Director UMES AES, and Administrator UMES Extension. This position emphasizes Extension, outreach, and applied research that deliver science-based solutions to production animal health challenges for the livestock and poultry producers of the Delmarva Peninsula, the state of Maryland, and beyond. The successful candidate will build an extramurally funded, producer-engaged research program while serving as a trusted resource for producers, private-practice veterinarians, allied industry, and rural communities, consistent with the School’s One Health mission. The developing School of Veterinary Medicine — the first within Maryland — is committed to advancing the health of animals, humans, and the environment while supporting a thriving regional agricultural economy and expanding diversity in the veterinary profession. The successful candidate will help shape the School’s Extension and research enterprise and contribute to the education of veterinary and graduate students.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland.
• Clinical, research, or Extension experience with one or more production animal species relevant to the Delmarva region (poultry, small ruminants, beef or dairy cattle, and/or swine).
• Strong evidence of scholarly activity and research productivity, or clear potential for a funded applied research program, and experience in or aptitude for grantsmanship.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to translate science for diverse producer, veterinary, and community audiences.
• Knowledge of animal research and animal-care regulations (e.g., USDA, AAALAC, NIH guidelines).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to translate science for diverse producer, veterinary, agency, and community audiences.
• A commitment to animal welfare, biosafety, and ethical research.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends and holidays as needed for research, service, or emergency animal-health response.
• Strong computer skills

Nice To Haves

• An advanced graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) and/or board certification relevant to the position (e.g., ACVPM, ACPV, ABVP, ACT, or ACVIM).
• A record of extramural grant funding and/or peer-reviewed publication in production animal health.
• Prior Extension, outreach, or adult-education experience across in-person, virtual, and written modalities.
• Experience with commercial poultry health and/or small ruminant production systems characteristic of the Delmarva Peninsula.
• Experience serving small, beginning, or historically underserved farmers and rural communities.
• Familiarity with biosecurity, antimicrobial stewardship, and animal-welfare and quality assurance certification programs

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate science-based Extension programs, workshops, field days, and on-farm demonstrations addressing production animal health, disease prevention, biosecurity, and welfare for the region’s livestock and poultry producers.
• Serve as subject-matter expert and resource for producers, private-practice veterinarians, county Extension educators, youth programs (4-H and FFA), and allied industry across Maryland and the Delmarva region.
• Advance herd- and flock-health topics such as biosecurity, antimicrobial stewardship, infectious and zoonotic disease, reproductive and preventive health, and food safety and quality.
• Develop high-quality educational resources (fact sheets, decision tools, online modules) and build collaborative relationships with UMES Extension, the Delmarva Chicken Association, state and federal animal-health agencies, and producer organizations; contribute to emergency preparedness and response for animal-health events.
• Contribute to the DVM curricula through didactic, laboratory, or clinical instruction in production/food-animal medicine as assigned.
• Participate in student learning labs, advising, and mentoring; support the School’s development and accreditation efforts.
• Provide service to the School, University, profession, and community, and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Develop and sustain an independent and collaborative, extramurally funded applied research program in production animal health that serves the livestock and poultry industries of the region and beyond.
• Pursue intramural and extramural funding (e.g., USDA-NIFA, industry, and foundation sources) and demonstrate strong grantsmanship.
• Publish in peer-reviewed and Extension outlets and disseminate findings at scientific and industry meetings.
• Mentor and train graduate and professional (DVM) students and research staff, and collaborate across disciplines with School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences, and Extension colleagues on One Health oriented projects.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland institutions.
• Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of Maryland wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree