Clinical Assistant Professor - Equine Field Service

The Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University invites applications for a clinical assistant professor, term appointment, in Equine Field Service. Applicants must hold a DVM or equivalent degree. The successful candidate should be committed to academia and dedicated to contributing to a high-quality teaching program. Preference will be given to candidates with three years of clinical experience, internship training, or other advanced training appropriate for this position.

Directed clinical service activities include providing student oversight of field service patients, reproduction services, and patients with urgent care needs and minor surgeries. Collaboration with other services, faculty and house officers within the hospital is needed in this position. Work schedule will be flexible to meet service needs and provide occasional support of House Officers after hours.

Teaching responsibilities include clinical, and possible didactic, instruction of veterinary students, clinical rounds, as well as participation in occasional outreach activities. The successful candidate must maintain a high-quality equine clinical service with a demonstrated commitment to building caseload and providing exceptional service and client communication.

Salary will be commensurate with the applicant's experience and qualifications. The start date is negotiable based on passing of a background check and submission of official transcripts.

The qualified person will join a dedicated team of equine medicine, surgery, field service, reproduction and large animal emergency medicine faculty members. In addition, each of the service areas have great support staff to fulfill the mission of quality patient care and exceptional customer service.

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:

• DVM (or equivalent) degree

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of clinical experience, internship training, or other advanced training appropriate for this position

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 intent, and contact information for three professional references must be included. The letter of intent should describe the applicant's strengths, professional goals, and vision for this position at Kansas State University. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Laurie Beard at (785) 532-5700 or lbeard@vet.k-state.edu. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will close at 6 weeks after opening.

Applications close: November 9, 2026

Commensurate with experience and qualifications