Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Assistant or Associate Professor of Anatomy City Logan Campus Posted Date 23 hours ago(3/7/2025 10:21 AM) Requisition ID 2025-8916 # of Openings 2 Job Locations US-UT-Logan Category (Portal Searching) Faculty Position Type Benefited Full-Time Job Classification Faculty Percent of Time or Hours per Week 100% Time College College of Veterinary Medicine Department Veterinary Clinical & Life Sciences Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits Telework Eligible No Overview

The Department of Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences (VCLS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for two open faculty positions in veterinary gross anatomy. These are 1.0 FTE fiscal-year appointments with an anticipated start date of 8/1/2025. Review of applications will begin April 15, 2025, and continue until the positions have been filled. The tenure-track rank of assistant or associate professor with a research emphasis (60% research/35% teaching/5% service), or the non-tenure track rank of professional practice assistant or associate professor with a teaching emphasis (95% teaching/5% service, with the option of a research component) will be considered. Academic year appointment may be negotiable based on the area of emphasis for a preferred candidate.  

 

This position is eligible for excellent benefits, including paid holidays, 22 vacation days/year, a 50% undergraduate tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages, and a generous contribution to retirement. In addition, up to 4 days/month may be used for consulting work. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2024-2025

Responsibilities

Position responsibilities for Teaching:

Provide instruction in DVM courses, including formal instruction, laboratory instruction, and case-based group exercises for first-year veterinary students.Take a leadership role in course organization and development.Develop and implement innovative teaching methodologies.Contribute to future development and delivery of veterinary medical instruction in the DVM degree curriculum.Design, analyze, and publish pedagogical research.

Position responsibilities for Research:

Seek research collaborations within and outside USU to enhance scholarly activities.Develop an extramurally funded research program.Publish original research in peer-reviewed scientific or pedagogical journals.Position responsibilities for Service:Contribute to the department, college, university, and profession through service (e.g., serve on graduate student, curriculum, hiring, and admissions committees). Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

DVM, PhD, or equivalent degreeStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a team member in a collaborative setting.Strong English language written and communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

At least one year of professional experience as a veterinary gross anatomist.Evidence of excellent teaching performance in an academic and/or similar professional setting.Demonstrated record of scholarly activity.Demonstrated ability to publish refereed scientific and/or pedagogical research.

Qualifications for Associate Professor:

At least five years of professional experience in veterinary gross anatomy instruction or a closely related field.Demonstrated excellence in teaching with a record of effective instruction in veterinary anatomy at the university level.A strong record of scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications in anatomy, pedagogy, or related areas.Experience in curriculum development and leadership, including course organization and innovation in teaching methodologies.If a research role is desired, an established record of research productivity, with evidence of securing extramural funding supporting a sustained research program. Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"Letter of Intent including a statement of career goals, teaching philosophy and interests, and research interests, be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the
Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate ProfileCover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. Position requires work in teaching/research labs. 

College/Department Highlights

The Assistant or Associate Professor of Antaomy will be joining the college at an exciting point of transformation. Currently, the USU College of Veterinary Medicine is in its final year of participation in a "2+2" program with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University and the broader Washington-Idaho-Montana-Utah (WIMU) Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine, which provides instruction to 30 students in each class cohort. However, in 2022 the state of Utah approved the creation of a full four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program at USU, with the goal of admitting its inaugural class of 40 students in the fall of 2025 and supporting a class size of 80 veterinary students in subsequent years. The new college is the only veterinary medical education program in Utah.

 

The Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to providing top-tier education and training to the next generation of veterinarians. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, innovative teaching methods, and a commitment to excellence in veterinary care. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of veterinary medicine. 

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

*updated 02/2025

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

 

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

 

*updated 09/2023

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