Associate Professor - Small Animal Reproduction

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 20 Feb 2023

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Associate Professor - Small Animal Reproduction
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number 202300025F
Proposed Annual Salary Range 155000-160000
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.
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
Tenure/Tenure Track? Yes
% Research 30-40
% Teaching 30-35
% Service 30-35
% Administration 0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 02/20/2023
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Position Summary
The Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University seeks applications for a 12- month Tenure Track Associate Professor in Small Animal (SA) Reproduction.
This is a full-time, tenure-track position. The faculty member is expected to have no less than 30 and up to 40% of their effort dedicated to independent and collaborative research and scholarly activities. The balance of effort will be distributed between service and teaching with an assignment of approximately 30-35% in each category. This will include an 18 to 22-week assignment in support of clinical teaching and service within the James L Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH).
Clinical training of DVM students, interns, and residents is a requirement of this position, as is providing state-of-the-art care for small animals. This position will partner with one additional small animal reproduction faculty member to facilitate teaching and revenue generation in support of an expanding small animal reproduction service. The faculty member is also expected to contribute to the didactic small animal reproduction curriculum in the DVM program. An area of growing interest at CSU is to build on existing work with Service Dogs to improve clinical fertility and increase genetic gain.
During non-clinical time, the faculty member is expected to develop a research program with strong collaborations within the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS). It is desirable for the faculty member to have the potential to collaborate in some of the ongoing research opportunities within the College. These include regenerative medicine, gamete cryopreservation and biobanking, development of in vitro models to study reproductive mechanisms, development of clinical trials to advance reproductive techniques, and comparative and translational research which may include other species. Sustained funding to support investigative efforts should be demonstrated. Scholarly activity will include publication of high impact original research. Professional and lay publications (e.g., book chapters) in the discipline of small animal reproduction will also contribute to job success in this category.
In addition to shared didactic teaching, it is expected that the faculty member will play a significant role in service/outreach efforts during their non-clinical time. This may include continuing education for local, regional, national, and international veterinary groups, consultation for veterinarians, and participation in university, college, department, hospital, or professional committee work.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
  • DVM or equivalent veterinary professional degree
  • PhD degree from an accredited University
  • Current diplomate in good standing with the American College of Theriogenologists (ACT)
  • Demonstrated ability to work in an academic clinical setting
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Experience in the instruction of veterinary students
  • Demonstrated commitment and success in training residents for ACT credentialing
  • A track record of success in investigative efforts consistent with CSU priorities
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the applicants qualifications, CV and name and contact information for three professional references.
References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
For full consideration, applications must be received by February 20th, 2023, 11:59pm MST.
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 Savannah Martin, [email protected]

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Teaching/Advising/Mentoring
Duty/Responsibility
  • Clinical: Provide active clinical instruction to 3rd and 4th- year Veterinary Medical Students during clinical rotations.
  • Didactic: Provide lecture and laboratory instruction in the DVM curriculum on topics related to small animal reproduction. This may include at least 10 hours of lecture per year.
  • Participate in the clinical and didactic training and mentoring of residents and graduate students.
Percentage Of Time 30-35
Job Duty Category Research/Scholarly Activity
Duty/Responsibility
  • To include independent and collaborative research efforts with other faculty within the CVMBS. Sustained funding for investigational efforts is expected as is the initiation and participation in small animal veterinary clinical trials.
  • Scholarly activity will include publication of high impact original research. Professional and lay publications (e.g., book chapters) in the discipline of small animal reproduction will also contribute to this category.
Percentage Of Time 30-40
Job Duty Category University & Professional Service/Outreach
Duty/Responsibility
  • Clinical Service: Provide 18-22 weeks of clinical activity in the SSA Reproduction Service. This will include coordination and oversight of the service, providing clinical care of patients, teaching DVM students, training interns and residents, and consultation with referring veterinarians and clients.
  • Outreach: Provide phone and/or email consultation for veterinarians in Colorado and other states. Develop and participate in continuing education programs for veterinarians at Colorado State University and other locations.
  • Administrative: Participate in Departmental College, and University committees as well as active participation I the organization and implementation of the goals for the SA Reproduction Service of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Percentage Of Time 30-35

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