Assistant Clinical Professor of Veterinary Nutrition

Overview

The Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (AUCVM) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position in small animal nutrition at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2026. Interested candidates should submit 1) a cover letter (including information on scholarly accomplishments, career goals, professional interests, and teaching philosophy), 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) names of three individuals who have been requested by the applicant to act as references to the search committee chair. Review of applications will begin April 1, 2026, and will continue until the position has been filled. Inquiries are welcomed to Dr. Robert Judd, Department Head of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology and Chair of the Search Committee, at (334) 844-6740 or juddrob@auburn.edu. Applicants should have a strong track record of innovative research, a commitment to the educational mission of the department and college, excellent communication skills, and an enthusiastic approach to collaborative efforts. A generous start-up package will be available commensurate with scholarly needs and academic profile of the individual. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with approximately 160 faculty members in the CVM and more than 1,500 faculty members in a wide range of disciplines at Auburn University.

Responsibilities

• Devote time to instruction (clinical and didactic; 50%)
• Conduct research (45%)
• Engage in service activities

Qualifications

• Eligible for faculty licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Alabama
• DVM degree (or equivalent) and must be a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Nutrition) or must have completed an approved residency and have met the requirements to take the ACVIM (Nutrition) board examination at the time appointment begins

Benefits

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with approximately 160 faculty members in the CVM and more than 1,500 faculty members in a wide range of disciplines at Auburn University.

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