Job Information
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor in LOGAN, Utah
Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor
Requisition ID: 2025-9331
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits
Overview
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
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
Eligibility for, or possession of, an... For full info follow application link.
USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, sta tus as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).