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Assistant Professor of Veterinary Practice

Position Number: 6274570
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Assistant Professor of Veterinary Practice

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Position DescriptionDepartment/College: Texas Tech University School of Veterinary MedicinePosition type: Tenured/tenure-trackRank: Assistant ProfessorStart date: August 2025, if not sooner

Position Description
Department/College: Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine
Position type: Tenured/tenure-track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Start date: August 2025, if not sooner

Major/Essential Functions

This position reports to the Dean and also coordinates closely with the Institutional Veterinarian, Animal Care Services
(ACS), and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The primary functions of this position are to:
- Provide oversight and support of the day-to-day treatment and care of TTU SVM-owned animals. This includes working closely with TTU SVM personnel (students, staff and faculty) on implementing therapeutic plans;
- Collaborating with TTU SVM personnel on the development of Animal Use Protocols;
- Provide oversight and where appropriate, maintain medical records of TTU SVM- or client-owned animals;
- Collaborate with TTU SVM personnel to develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) for the use of animals in instruction and scholarship;
- Serve as TTU SVM point of contact for and monitor DEA-controlled substances used in instructional and clinically-relevant scholarship activities;
- Develop plans in coordination with the Institutional Veterinarian and ACS so that TTU SVM adheres to relevant institutional, State, and Federal requirements;
- Provide periodic training for students, veterinary technicians, and animal caretakers for the care of animals housed at the TTU SVM.
Additional job functions include:
- Contribute to activities necessary for accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education, and other regulatory or accreditation approvals, and admit and deliver the curriculum to the students of the professional degree program.
- Participation in the following committees:
  - Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee; and
  - The TTU SVM Veterinary Clinical Studies Committee.
Given the interests of the successful candidate, the position may further contribute to instruction, scholarship, and service activities. To serve as illustrative examples, this might include involvement in classroom or laboratory instruction, participation in scholarship activities, or community engagement through off-campus clinical instruction, such as in an animal shelter or a clinic that partners with TTU SVM.

Required Qualifications

DVM (or equivalent) is required, with experience in veterinary medicine.
Licensure or ability to be licensed in the state of Texas is required.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Candidates who have a successful track record in veterinary clinical medicine;
Candidates with a track work of collaborative teamwork;
Candidates with experience with the regulations that govern the use of animals in teaching and research.
Candidates with subject-matter expertise (specialization) in a relevant area of veterinary medicine. Subject-matter expertise may be demonstrated by related graduate training, veterinary diplomate status (or eligibility), or other experience.

Special Instructions to Applicant
This position is based in Amarillo, Texas. Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Clint Roof, Search Committee Chair, at croof@ttu.edu.

The deadline to submit an application is July 31, 2025.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.