Clinical or Tenure Assistant/Associate Professor-Large Animal Emergency Clinician

The Department of Clinical Sciences at Kansas State University invites applications for a clinical- or tenure-track appointment as Large Animal Emergency Clinician (LAEC) at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This faculty position will join the current LAEC in the development of a Large Animal emergency / critical care rotation for students and provision of excellent emergency coverage for the Large Animal Teaching Hospital. The primary duties of the LAEC will be supervising overnight in-patient care and the treatment of afterhours emergencies presented to the VHC large animal clinic. Emergency coverage will encompass after hours emergency service and teaching/training clinical students on the management of equine and livestock (primarily cattle, but also small ruminants, camelids and swine) patients. Senior faculty from Equine and Livestock Services will provide consultation and back-up assistance to the LAEC, as needed. The LAEC will also work with veterinary students, house officers, technical staff and student employees. The Large Animal Hospital at KSU has two operating rooms and after-hours support from anesthesia and radiology services. A recently renovated receiving area is also available for treatment of all livestock species.

Candidates must hold a DVM degree or equivalent, and have completed specialty training in Large Animal Internal medicine, Large Animal Surgery and/or Large Animal Emergency and Critical Care. Candidates with long-term career goals in large animal emergency care are preferred. The distribution of effort for the LAEC will be based on the candidate's experience and career goals, but will consist predominately of clinical service with the opportunity to contribute to didactic and laboratory teaching or research endeavors.

Kansas State University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, positive work culture, student experience, and the beauty of its campus. The Veterinary Health Center is located in Manhattan, Kansas, which is a vibrant college community with a population of over 55,000, nestled in the picturesque Flint Hills. The area offers many life-enriching opportunities, such as the arts and recreational activities, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Kansas State University was voted as one of the top-ranked places to work for professionals in the U.S. For more information, visit www.ksu.edu or http:www.vet.k-state.edu

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. A background check is required.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Clinical Assistant Professor:
  
  
  
  • DVM (or equivalent) degree
  
  
  
  
• Clinical Associate Professor:
  
  
  
  • DVM
  • Demonstrate excellence in clinical service, patient care, and clinical instruction
  
  
  
  

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• To apply, please complete the online application at http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/. Curriculum vitae, a letter of application and contact information for three professional references must be included. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Christopher Blevins (search committee chair) at cblevins@vet.k-state.edu or 785-532-5700. Review of applications will begin immediately and will close on November 6th, 2025.

Applications close on: 11/06/25

$100,00 - 140,000 per year