Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor

Utah State University•Logan, UT

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About The Position

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 Natural Resources (AGNR), so this position has a joint appointment in VCLS/CVM and ADVS/AGNR. 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

Requirements

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
At least 7 years of experience in agricultural animal/equine practice (for consideration for the rank of Clinical Associate Professor)
Demonstrated excellence in teaching veterinary medical students in didactic and/or clinical settings (for consideration for the rank of Clinical Associate Professor)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.