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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine

Utah State University · Logan, UT · 7 mo ago
EducationFull-time

About the role

The Department of Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Utah State University (USU) is seeking applicants for an assistant, associate or full professor of small animal internal medicine. The position is flexible and may include 70-95% teaching, 10-25% research (optional, if the candidate is interested), and 5% service.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver instruction in small animal internal medicine in the DVM degree curriculum including some hands-on instruction and case-based discussion in clinical skills labs.

  • Take a leadership role in course organization and development.

  • Develop and implement innovative teaching methodologies, assessment tools, and evaluation criteria in your area of instruction.

  • Contribute to developing the DVM degree curriculum and other curriculum activities associated with their expertise.

  • If interested, the candidate will have the potential to develop and carry out an independent, nationally recognized research program that includes mentoring students to engage in quality research with opportunities to seek external funding and publish their scholarship in peer-reviewed scientific outlets.

Qualifications

  • DVM, or equivalent degree(s).

  • DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM (CA), DABVP (Canine/Feline), DACVECC, residency-trained small animal veterinary specialist or residency-trained veterinarian.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a team member in a collaborative setting.

Required Documents

  • CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

  • Letter of Intent including a statement of career goals, teaching philosophy and interests, and, only for those candidates interested in research, a statement of research philosophy and interests.

  • Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

Benefits

  • 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.

  • Up to 4 days/month may be used for consulting work.

Additional Information

  • Review of applications will begin December 17, 2026, and continue until the position has been filled.

  • The tenure-track rank of assistant, associate, or full professor and the non-tenure track rank of professional practice assistant, associate, or full professor will be considered, depending on preference, qualifications, and experience of the successful applicant.

  • The candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of veterinary professionals by delivering small animal internal medicine instruction in the new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree curriculum.

  • The ideal candidates should have strong skills in clinical practice and teaching of small animal internal medicine, demonstrated research interest and experience, and outstanding communication skills.

  • 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.

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