9 month Tenure Track Asst./Assoc. Professor (Livestock Population Health Management/Epidemiology)

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 18 Jul 2022

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title 9 month Tenure Track Asst./Assoc. Professor (Livestock Population Health Management/Epidemiology)
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work?
Posting Number 202200181F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $90,000 – 120,000
Employee Benefits
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Position Type Faculty
Work Hours/Week 40
Description of Work Unit
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? Yes
% Research 45
% Teaching 25
% Service 30
% Administration 0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 07/18/2022
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Position Summary
The overall goal of these two positions is to engage with the livestock industries and their stakeholders on issues of animal, environmental, and human health related to livestock production systems. The individuals selected for these positions will be critical team members of AgNext, an exciting new collaborative, interdisciplinary, and multi-departmental initiative focused on the sustainability of livestock production systems. Members of this initiative will work alongside industry, government, education, producer, veterinarian, and community stakeholders in generating knowledge, training current professionals, and preparing future professionals in the competencies that enhance the long-term health and sustainability of livestock, agricultural producers and supporting industries.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
Assistant professor
  • DVM degree (or equivalent) plus MS or PhD related to veterinary epidemiology
  • Evidence of potential for developing a collaborative research program.


Associate professor
  • DVM or equivalent veterinary professional degree plus MS or PhD related to veterinary epidemiology
  • Evidence of maintaining an independent and/or collaborative research program.
  • 5 years of experience at the Assistant Professor rank or equivalent

Assistant or Associate professor
  • Demonstrated expertise and experience in North American livestock production systems
  • Strong interpersonal skills along with a demonstrated record of promoting collegial and collaborative team interactions
  • Experience, knowledge and skills that include:
    • conducting epidemiological research,
    • ability to independently secure extramural research support,
    • consulting on important health and production-related problems affecting animal populations, and
    • teaching epidemiology and population health related subjects to graduate and veterinary students.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • PhD related to veterinary epidemiology
  • Knowledge and experience in range or feedlot beef or dairy production
  • Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications,
  • Consulting experience on important production medicine problems affecting animal populations, in a context of agribusiness and production economics
Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidate will need to supply a CV and Cover letter that address the required and preferred qualifications listed and the names and contact information for three references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Background Check Policy Statement
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 Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Diversity Statement
Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes
Search Contact Liz Miyoshi

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Service and Outreach
Duty/Responsibility
  • Meaningful engagement with the livestock industries and stakeholders to define and help solve animal health and production problems
  • Participation in consultation and education of veterinary and producer communities is expected, including through CSU Extension
  • Service to department, college, and university committees and professional organizations
Percentage Of Time 25
Job Duty Category Research and Scholarly activity
Duty/Responsibility
  • Research effort will include independent and collaborative research with departmental faculty.
  • Collaborative research with other departments and colleges as a contributor to the sustainable livestock production initiative AgNext. Research areas of high priority include antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic use in livestock populations, disease prevention, food safety, production animal nutrition and reproduction, and livestock interactions with environmental and human health.
  • Scholarly activity will include publication of high impact original research. Professional and lay publications in the discipline of livestock epidemiology will also contribute to this category.
Percentage Of Time 45
Job Duty Category Teaching and mentoring
Duty/Responsibility
  • Provide lecture and laboratory instruction on topics related to livestock epidemiology to undergraduate, graduate and veterinary students 
  • Provide mentorship to graduate and veterinary students and postgraduate fellows 
Percentage Of Time 30

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