Livestock Veterinarian NTT/TT Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor

Colorado State University; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks passionate individuals for tenure-track positions in Livestock Veterinary Services. This role is vital to enhancing veterinary education and community outreach, offering opportunities for impactful research and clinical instruction. Candidates will contribute to developing new curricula and participate in client-facing services, making a significant difference in the field. Join a collaborative environment that values work-life balance and professional growth, where your expertise will help shape the future of veterinary medicine in Colorado.

Benefits

Robust benefits package

Collaborative atmosphere

Focus on work-life balance

Potential signing bonus

Qualifications

• Strong interest in clinical teaching and engaging with the veterinary community.
• Experience in livestock veterinary services and client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical instruction in Livestock to veterinary students.
• Engage in independent and collaborative research programs.
• Participate in outreach and continuing education for veterinarians.

Skills

Clinical Teaching

Research

Veterinary Medicine

Client Communication

Livestock Care

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary professional degree

Board certification in veterinary specialties

Advanced degree (MS or PhD)

Job description

Position Location

Position Location Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number

Posting Number 202400442F

Proposed Annual Salary Range

Proposed Annual Salary Range Instructor: $117,000 - $130,000 Assistant Professor: $140,000 - $160,000 Associate Professor: $165,000 - $185,000 - Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Tenure/Tenure Track? No

% Research

% Research TT 35-40%, NTT 10-20%

% Teaching

% Teaching TT 30-35%, NTT 40-45%

% Service

% Service TT 30-35%, NTT 40-45%

% Administration

% Administration 0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 03/21/2025

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

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.

Applicants will supply a CV and a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications, teaching philosophy and diversity and inclusion statements, and contact

information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Candidates will be considered for both Continuing (non-tenure) Track and Tenure Track positions unless they indicate an individual preference for one track or the other. Please address preference in Cover Letter.

A signing bonus may be negotiated for successful candidates.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

Continuing Track: At all ranks, we expect the successful candidate will have a strong interest in clinical teaching, a strong ability and desire to engage with local and regional referring veterinary community, and actively contribute to collaborative research. This position has an expectation of up to 34 weeks of client facing service. There is an expectation of emergency duty / after-hours coverage proportional to this effort distribution.

Instructor – Continuing track ( CCA )

• 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

Assistant Professor – Continuing track ( CCA )

• DVM or equivalent veterinary professional degree
• Board certification in the 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 or significant equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Experience in both general and referral level medical and surgical care of ruminant livestock, camelids, and commercial and potbellied pigs. Alternative experiences as for example production-based medicine will be evaluated based on team needs
• Eligibility for academic veterinary licensure in the State of Colorado.
• USDA Accreditation and eligibility for accreditation in the State of Colorado

Associate Professor – Continuing track ( CCA )

• DVM or equivalent veterinary professional degree
• Board certification in the 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 or significant equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• 3-5 years’ experience in both general and referral level medical and surgical care of ruminant livestock, camelids, and commercial and potbellied pigs or 5 years of experience providing livestock services at the Assistant Professor. Alternative experiences as for example production-based medicine or herd health experience will be considered and evaluated based on team needs.
• Eligibility for academic veterinary licensure in the State of Colorado.
• USDA Accreditation and eligibility for accreditation in the State of Colorado

At all ranks, we expect the successful candidate will have a strong interest in clinical teaching, a strong ability and desire to engage with local and regional referring veterinary community and sustain an independent research program. This position has an expectation of 18 – 22 weeks of client facing service, although an adjustment in clinical service weeks is negotiable. There is an expectation of emergency duty / after-hours coverage proportional to this effort distribution.

Assistant Professor – Tenure track (TT)

• DVM or equivalent veterinary professional degree
• Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine ( ACVIM ), the American College of Veterinary Surgery ( ACVS ), or European equivalents (e.g., EVCS ). Board certification in other specialties (e.g., ABVP ) will be considered.
• Evidence of capability to develop a nationally recognized research program
• Experience in both general and tertiary level medical and surgical care of ruminant livestock, camelids, and commercial and potbellied pigs. Other professional experiences as for example expertise in herd health or population medicine will be considered.
• Eligibility for academic veterinary licensure in the State of Colorado.
• USDA Accreditation and eligibility for accreditation in the State of Colorado.
• DVM or equivalent veterinary professional degree
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) or Post-Doctoral training
• Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine ( ACVIM ), the American College of Veterinary Surgery ( ACVS ), or European equivalents (e.g., EVCS ). Board certification in other specialties (e.g., ABVP ) will be considered.
• Evidence of maintaining an independent nationally recognized research program.
• Three to five years of experience in both general and tertiary level medical and surgical care of ruminant livestock, camelids, and commercial and potbellied pigs. Other professional experiences as for example expertise in herd health or population medicine will be considered.
• Eligibility for academic veterinary licensure in the State of Colorado.
• USDA Accreditation and eligibility for accreditation in the State of Colorado.
• Evidence of maintaining an independent or collaborative research program.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• 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

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants will supply a CV and a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications, teaching philosophy and diversity and inclusion statements, and contact

information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Candidates will be considered for both Continuing (non-tenure) Track and Tenure Track positions unless they indicate an individual preference for one track or the other. Please address preference in Cover Letter.

A signing bonus may be negotiated for successful candidates.

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Job Duty Category

Job Duty Category Teaching/Advising/Mentoring

Duty/Responsibility

• Clinical: Provide clinical instruction in Livestock to residents, veterinary students, and other students within and external to the Livestock Hospital
• Didactic: Provide lecture and laboratory instruction on topic related to individual animal care and those relevant to the livestock industry
• Research: Provide mentorship to graduate students and house officers
• Clinical: Provide clinical instruction in Livestock to residents, veterinary students, and other students within and external to the Livestock Hospital
• Didactic: Provide lecture and laboratory instruction on topic related to individual animal care and those relevant to the livestock industry

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time TT 30 - 35%, NTT 40 - 45%

Job Duty Category

Job Duty Category Research

Duty/Responsibility

Tenure Track, Assistant Professor – 35-40%

• Expected to create and implement an impactful, independent research program
• Expected to either bring and continue or create an impactful, sustainable independent research program
• Participate in collaborative research programs

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time TT 35 - 40%, NTT 10 - 20%

Job Duty Category

Job Duty Category University and Professional Service/Outreach

Duty/Responsibility

• Clinical Service: Provide clinical client facing services within and external to the Livestock hospital
• Outreach: Provide phone and/or email consultation for veterinarians in Colorado and other states. Develop and participate in continuing education programs for veterinarians and animal owners, both at Colorado State University and other locations
• Administrative: Participate in Departmental, College, and University administrative committees as well as actively participate in the organization and implementation of the goals for the Livestock service.
• Clinical Service: Provide clinical client facing services within and external to the Livestock hospital
• Outreach: Provide phone and/or email consultation for veterinarians in Colorado and other states. Develop and participate in continuing education programs for veterinarians and animal owners, both at Colorado State University and other locations.
• Administrative: Participate in Departmental, College, and University administrative committees as well as actively participate in the organization and implementation of the goals for the Livestock service.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time TT 35 - 40%, NTT 40 - 45%

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested 3

Maximum Requested 3

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