Clinical Track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Clinical Educator

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Generous leave plans

Onsite childcare

Job summary

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, seeks a full-time, term (clinical-track) faculty member to support clinical education of professional veterinary students. Rank will reflect qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will teach across the four-year curriculum, emphasizing didactic and laboratory surgical teaching, patient care, course development, and outcomes assessment, with opportunities to contribute to Clinical Skills lab

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• Three years of clinical practice experience in an academic, private practice, or shelter setting.
• State of Iowa Veterinary License on or before the first day of employment.
• Additional years of clinical experience (preferred).
• Documented surgical experiences in academic, private practice, or shelter settings (preferred).
• Documented experiences in didactic and/or clinical teaching (preferred).
• Documented post-graduate continuing education in surgery or shelter medicine and surgery (preferred).
• Advanced certifications (e.g., Fear Free) (preferred).
• Board certification or eligibility in AVMA or EBVS (preferred).
• An advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent degree) (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teach throughout all four years of the veterinary curriculum as part of the Surgery, Anesthesia, and Community Outreach team.
• Conduct didactic and laboratory surgical teaching, patient care, course organization and development, and outcomes assessment.
• Support clinical skill development in the Clinical Skills laboratory.
• Collaborate on clinical and educational research and institutional service.
• Occasional after-hours educational responsibilities shared with another faculty member.

Skills

Post-graduate surgical training

Surgical experience

AAHA anesthesia guidelines

Small animal patient care

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

MS/PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

Position Title:

Clinical Track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Clinical Educator

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University, located in Ames, Iowa, is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time, term (clinical-track) faculty position to support the clinical education of professional students in veterinary medicine and surgery. The qualifications, documented experience, and interests of the selected candidate will determine appointment rank.

The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to teach throughout all four years of the veterinary curriculum as a member of the Surgery, Anesthesia, and Community Outreach team. Primary efforts in this position will focus on didactic and laboratory surgical teaching, patient care, course organization and development, and outcomes assessment. This position will also support clinical skill development in the Clinical Skills laboratory. Some educational responsibilities occur after standard business hours and after-hours obligations are shared with another faculty member. The remaining efforts will be in collaborative clinical and educational research activities and institutional service. The percentage effort associated with each professional obligation will be determined by mutual agreement between the candidate and the Department Chair of VCS.

We are seeking an individual with a collegial, collaborative philosophy and dedication to participate in all levels of student and technician education. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, innovative, adaptable, team-orientated, and possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Optimal professional skills and knowledge for the position would include:

• Documented post-graduate training experiences in surgical procedures commonly performed in general practice or in shelter organizations


• Experience with basic surgery skills in academic, private practice, or shelter settings


• Knowledge of current AAHA Anesthesia Guidelines


• Experience with small animal primary patient care including pre- and post-operative care management and managing medical or surgical complications in clinical patients


• Documented excellence in compassionate patient care


• Collegial interactions with colleagues and team members
  

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent degree


• Three years of clinical practice experience in an academic, private practice, or shelter setting


• State of Iowa Veterinary License on or before the first day of employment
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional years of clinical experience


• Documented surgical experiences in an academic, private practice, or shelter setting.


• Documented experiences in didactic and/or clinical teaching


• Documented post-graduate continuing education in surgery or shelter medicine and surgery


• Advanced certifications (ex. Fear Free)


• Board certification or eligibility in either an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or European Board of Veterinary Specialization (EBVS) acknowledged clinical specialty


• An advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent degree)

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences provides significant clinical educational training for professional students. The educational opportunities for students have been expanded within the last few years to enhance clinical competency achievement.The Surgery, Anesthesia, and Community Outreach team focuses on producing “practice ready” graduates with competent veterinary skills.The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center is a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide specialized care and comprehensive medical and surgical services for companion and large animals throughout Iowa and surrounding states. Our clinicians, residents, interns, technicians, staff, and senior veterinary students work collaboratively to provide 24-hour, high-quality care to animal patients. As the nation’s first public veterinary school, Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine takes pride in its heritage while shaping the future of veterinary professional practice, education, research and service.

Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted one of the best college towns in the nation.

Department Unit/Website:

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vcs

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vcs/academics/community-outreach/

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/future-dvm-students/prospective-student-information/vm4-species-track-options/years-1-4/small-animal-option/surgical-training/

Proposed Start Date:

July 1, 2027

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

June 30, 2030

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Original Posting Date:

September 21, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R19963

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program