The Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University seeks applicants for a 12-month tenure-track (TT) and Continuing (previously non-tenure) track (CCA) Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor in Livestock Veterinary Services. The successful candidates will be joining our current team of livestock focused veterinarians and contribute to the missions of the team and department.
Livestock Veterinary Services are identified as a critical need and especially important to the land grant mission of Colorado State University (CSU). The new hires will have the opportunity to impact vital programs by contributing to the development of a new curriculum and impacting services to constituents in the state of Colorado. Groundbreaking for a new Livestock Hospital is also under way. These positions will play a vital role as they partner with other team members to provide in house and field based clinical, didactic and laboratory teaching to DVM students, graduate students and house officers. These positions will also participate in revenue generating client facing services through the CSU Veterinary Health System (VHS) including shared after-hours responsibilities and consultations with pet owners and referring veterinarians. There is an expectation based on faculty expertise and interests, that each faculty member will contribute to advancing knowledge through position-appropriate research efforts. Numerous opportunities for independent and collaborative research exist throughout the college and university. For additional information relative to the effort distribution of each position (TT or CCA) please refer to details provided subsequently. Outreach and service opportunities are plentiful and include continuing education for local, regional, national, and international veterinary groups, providing phone and/or email consultation for veterinarians in Colorado and other states, development, and participation in professional continuing education for veterinarians, and participation in appropriate university, college, department, hospital, or professional committee work.
Please see the job posting for additional details:
https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/155827
Training Required:
Minimum requirements:
DVM or equivalent veterinary professional degree
Completion of a livestock appropriate approved residency and eligibility to take the certification examination in one of the following: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), the American College of Veterinary Surgery (ACVS), European equivalents (e.g., ECVS), or the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). Board certification in other specialties will be considered.
Upon completion of achieving diplomate status, candidates will be eligible for promotion to Assistant Professor with a commensurate annualized salary increase.
Eligibility for academic veterinary licensure in the State of Colorado.
USDA Accreditation and eligibility for accreditation in the State of Colorado
Experience Desired:
Assistant/Associate Professor – Tenure/Non-tenure track
MS or PhD degree or Post-Doctoral training (Assistant Professor)
Experience and evidence of excellence in instruction of DVM students and post-graduate trainees in livestock medicine and surgery
Leadership experience and evidence of working in multi-disciplinary teams
Salary:
Instructor: $117,000 - $130,000 Assistant Professor: $140,000 - $160,000 Associate Professor: $165,000 - $185,000 - Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The unit is currently housed in a temporary facility and a new Livestock Hospital will be completed in 2026. Vehicle and equipment provided.
Other Personnel :
The successful candidates will be joining our current team of livestock focused veterinarians and contribute to the missions of the team and department.
Practice strengths and emphasis of the business:
This position includes Teaching, Research, and Outreach opportunities.
Practice Area:
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