Clinical Assistant Professor- AZ - Farm Animal General Practice - College of Veterinary Medicine

About the role

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of faculty members responsible for delivering the farm animal component of the DVM curriculum. This is an ideal position for a clinician-educator who enjoys working directly with students in a practical, service-oriented teaching environment and who is interested in helping build and strengthen farm animal clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical instruction to veterinary students in farm animal general practice.
• Participate in the delivery of farm animal clinical services, including haul-in and ambulatory care.
• Support hands-on clinical skills training for preclinical and clinical students.
• Contribute to the development of students’ clinical reasoning, technical skills, communication skills, and professional confidence.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across the Large Animal Clinic, Animal Health Institute, and College of Veterinary Medicine.
• Engage in scholarly activity appropriate to a clinical-track faculty appointment.

Requirements

• A DVM or equivalent degree.
• Eligibility to practice in the United States and obtain veterinary licensure in the State of Arizona.
• 3-5 years clinical experience with one or more farm animal species such as small ruminants, cattle, camelids, pet pigs or other livestock.
• Demonstrated competence in farm animal general practice, including clinical reasoning, patient assessment, diagnostic and treatment planning, client communication, and patient safety.
• A strong commitment to student-centered teaching.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• A desire to contribute to the growth and success of a developing veterinary college.

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to student-centered teaching.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• A desire to contribute to the growth and success of a developing veterinary college.

Skills

• Experience teaching veterinary students in clinical or laboratory settings.
• Experience with ambulatory farm animal practice.
• Interest in clinical education, curriculum development, or skills-based teaching.
• Prior academic experience or interest in developing as a faculty member.

Benefits

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a veterinary college that values practical clinical training, faculty collaboration, and student success. The successful candidate will work in a supportive teaching environment with access to modern facilities, diverse clinical resources, and colleagues committed to preparing students for real-world veterinary practice.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is part-time, with up to 90% of the appointment devoted to clinical service and clinical teaching in the Large Animal Clinic, and 10% supporting preclinical laboratory instruction, student learning activities, and scholarly work.