Job description

Position Location: Fort Collins, CO
Posting Number: 202500368F
Proposed Annual Salary Range: Instructor $ 122,000 – 137,000 Assistant Professor $145,000 – $157,500 Associate Professor $165,500 – $178,000
Tenure/Tenure Track? No
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/16/2025

Position Summary:

The Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University seeks applicants for a 12-month non-tenure (continuing) track Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor in Livestock Veterinary Services. The successful candidate will join our current team of livestock focused veterinarians and specialists to provide high quality education and excellent clinical service, advance knowledge relative to contemporary livestock issues, and positively contribute to the profession.

Faculty in Livestock Veterinary Services are responsible for managing complex medical, surgical, and herd-health cases primarily within the Livestock Hospital and for supporting the clinical training of house officers and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students. The Livestock Service is a critical component of the hospitals operations, providing essential diagnostic, medical, and emergency care for all livestock species while supporting producers and veterinarians throughout Colorado and the region. The selected candidate will provide up to 34 weeks of clinical effort, contribute to didactic and laboratory instruction for DVM students, and engage in scholarly development and applied clinical research that advances livestock health and production medicine. There are numerous opportunities for collaborative research and outreach across the department, college, and university, consistent with CSUs land-grant mission to serve the agricultural and veterinary communities through education, discovery, and service.

We seek a colleague committed to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and mentorship-one who will meaningfully contribute to the training of veterinary students, interns, and residents, and who will strengthen our partnerships with referring veterinarians and the broader community.

Work authorization visa sponsorship may be available based on the specific situation for the selected final candidate.

A signing bonus may be considered for successful candidates.

Required Job Qualifications:

Instructor

• DVM Degree or equivalent veterinary professional degree
• Residency trained with eligibility for board certification in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM – Large animal focus), or equivalent European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS) specialties. Eligibility for board certification in other specialties (e.g., ABVP) will be considered.
• Eligibility for academic veterinary licensure in the State of Colorado.
• USDA Accreditation and eligibility for accreditation in the State of Colorado.

Assistant Professor

• DVM Degree or equivalent veterinary professional degree
• Board certification in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM – Large animal focus), or equivalent European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS) specialty. Board certification in other specialties (e.g., ABVP) will be considered.
• One to three years of experience in both general and tertiary level medical and surgical care of ruminant livestock and camelids, and commercial and potbellied pigs.
• Eligibility for academic veterinary licensure in the State of Colorado.
• USDA Accreditation and eligibility for accreditation in the State of Colorado.

Associate Professor – The approximate commitment to clinical responsibilities will be up to 34 weeks

• DVM Degree or equivalent veterinary professional degree
• Board certification in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM – Large animal focus), or equivalent European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS) specialties. Board certification in other specialties (e.g., ABVP) will be considered.
• Three to five years of experience in both general and tertiary level medical and surgical care of ruminant livestock and camelids, and commercial and potbellied pigs.
• Eligibility for academic veterinary licensure in the State of Colorado.
• USDA Accreditation and eligibility for accreditation in the State of Colorado.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience in instruction of DVM students, with evidence of excellent performance

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references by full consideration date of December 16,2025. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. If you have questions, please contact Samantha Garcia [email protected]

The posting will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by 12/16/2025.

Essential Duties:
Job Duty Category:
Teaching

Duty/Responsibility

• Clinical Assignment: (half credited to instruction, advising and mentoring) – Provide up to 34 weeks of clinical effort per year to the Livestock Veterinary Medicine service at Colorado State University. This includes active instruction of junior and senior veterinary medical students and participation in the clinical training of interns and residents rotating through the livestock medicine & surgery service.
• Didactic Assignment- Provide lecture and laboratory instruction to DVM and graduate students on topics related to livestock medicine & surgery.

Job Duty Category:
Service and Outreach

Duty/Responsibility

• Clinical Assignment: (half credited to service and outreach) – Provide up to 34 weeks of clinical effort per year to the Livestock Veterinary Medicine service at Colorado State University. This includes client services within and external to the hospital.
• Outreach: Provide phone and/or email consultation for veterinarians in Colorado and other states. Develop and participate in continuing education programs for veterinarians and client owners, both at Colorado State University and other locations.
• Other: Participate in Departmental, College, and University committees as well as active participation in the organization and implementation of the goals for the Livestock Medicine & Surgery Service/Section of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Job Duty Category:
Research

Duty/Responsibility

• Non-tenure (continuing) track faculty are expected to collaborate with other faculty within or external to the service on research projects and contribute to publication of new information. Opportunities for independent research are available if a candidate desires the same.

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