Clinical or Tenure Assistant / Associate Professor (Anesthesia)

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure- or clinical-track faculty position in Veterinary Anesthesia at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank. This On-site role is based in Manhattan, KS, with tailoring toward scholarly, clinically intensive, or combined paths.

The successful candidate will join an anesthesia service with ACVAA diplomates, residents, and nurses, contributing to clinical service, teaching, and high-quality perioperative care.

Qualifications

• DVM or Equivalent Degree.
• Demonstrate excellence in clinical service, patient care and clinical instruction.
• Residency training in veterinary anesthesia preferred; non-boarded applicants receive eight weeks for ACVAA exam preparation.

Education

DVM or Equivalent Degree

Job description

Clinical or Tenure Assistant / Associate Professor (Anesthesia)

About This Role

Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure- or clinical-track faculty position in Veterinary Anesthesia at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank (rank commensurate with experience and goals). This position fits candidates seeking scholarly careers, clinically intensive careers, or both, and the Department is motivated to tailor the role accordingly.

About Us

The successful candidate will join a collaborative anesthesia service with three ACVAA diplomates, one board-eligible anesthesiologist, 2-3 residents, and six anesthesia nurses. In 2025, the Veterinary Health Center completed a full renovation of its perioperative complex. This ~9,000-sq-ft surgical space includes modern ORs, induction, and recovery suites; robust equipment staging; a centralized nurses' station; new anesthesia workstations; dedicated ultrasound for locoregional and vascular access; and portable bronchoscopy for difficult airways and specialized cardiothoracic cases. The hospital is actively modernizing clinical infrastructure to support advanced care, immersive teaching, and high-reliability perioperative systems. Kansas State University is a land-grant institution committed to improving lives through education, research, and outreach. Manhattan, KS is a hub for transboundary infectious disease research (NBAF), is rapidly growing, and the College values innovation, inclusive excellence, and evidence-based professional growth. Manhattan is an engaged, vibrant community of ~55,000 in the Flint Hills with abundant arts, culture, and outdoor recreation.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications

• DVM or Equivalent Degree

Associate Professor

• DVM
• Demonstrate excellence in clinical service, patient care and clinical instruction
• The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.*

Preferred Qualifications

• Have residency training in veterinary anesthesia; non-boarded applicants receive eight weeks for ACVAA exam preparation.

Sponsorship Eligibility

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

K-State is an EO employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Background check required.

Application Window

Applications close on: November 20, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Commensurate with experience.

Questions: Dr. Nathan Kapaldo ([e-mail]).