Kansas State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Tenure-Track)
Food Animal Medicine and Surgery
The Department of Clinical Sciences and the Veterinary Health Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Agricultural Practices. Applicants must hold a DVM degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine. Specialty status in an appropriate discipline is desired, although candidates eligible for specialty status are encouraged to apply. Candidates with higher academic degrees (e.g., MS or PhD) are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate should be committed to academia and dedicated to a high quality clinical service and teaching program that is primarily individual animal oriented. He/she will provide clinical instruction to 4th year veterinary students while providing primary and secondary care to animals presented to the Veterinary Health Center. The clinical appointment will vary depending on the nature of the position and the professional goals of the candidate. The clinical case load is approximately 50% beef cattle, 40% dairy cattle, 5% camelids and 5% small ruminants and swine. Teaching activities will include lectures, laboratories, and continuing education programs in addition to clinical rotations. Candidates will be expected to develop an active research program related to food producing animals. Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience or qualifications.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three professional references to:
Dr. Bonnie R. Rush
Department of Clinical Sciences
Kansas State University
111B Mosier Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-5706
The letter of intent should describe the applicant’s strengths, professional goals, and his/her vision for contributing to a tenure-track position at Kansas State University. Screening of applications begins June 25, 2012 and continues until a suitable candidate is identified.
Kansas State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Background
check required. KSU actively seeks diversity among its employees.