Assistant/Associate/Professor of Food Animal Medicine and Production

The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Blacksburg, VA, invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time, calendar-year, clinical non-tenure or tenure track faculty position. The successful candidate’s clinical service will be in the Production Management Medicine section of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team supporting the teaching, clinical service, outreach, and research missions of the College. A commitment to the values of belonging, equity, and inclusion are critical for this role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere, and a desire to participate in a diverse, dynamic community are essential.

The successful candidate will share service and teaching responsibilities with faculty members in the Production Management Medicine section. The clinical duties of this position are varied and include ambulatory field service, outpatient and inpatient hospital case management, and shared after-hours emergency coverage. Applicants must be committed to excellent patient care, exceptional client service, and establishing relationships with referring veterinarians. The food animal caseload is varied and consists of approximately 50% beef cattle, 20% dairy cattle, 25% small ruminant and 5% swine.

Scholarly activity and participation in collaborative research will be expected with a clinical non-tenure track faculty position. The expectations for tenure track applicants include development of an independent research program with external funding. This professional will contribute to experiential, didactic, laboratory, and small group instruction of DVM students as well as training of house officers and/or graduate students. The successful candidate will join a team environment, working closely with colleagues in the Production Management Medicine service and Large Animal Internal Medicine and Surgery services, while establishing relationships with other colleagues within the VMCVM and across the University.