Clinical or Tenure Assistant / Associate Professor / Professor of Equine Medicine

The Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University invites applications for an assistant, associate, or full professor (clinical or tenure track) in Equine Internal Medicine. Applicants must hold a DVM or equivalent degree. Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine is preferred, would consider board-eligible candidates. Candidates with other advanced academic qualifications are encouraged to apply. The qualified person will join the dedicated team of equine medicine, surgery, field service, reproduction and large animal emergency medicine. In addition, each of the service areas have great support staff to fulfill the mission of quality patient care, exceptional customer service and superior veterinary medical education.

The successful candidate must provide clinical and didactic instruction in equine internal medicine for veterinary students, interns, and residents. In addition, they must maintain a high-quality equine clinical service with a demonstrated commitment to building caseload and providing exceptional service and client communication. The clinical service will focus primarily on daytime duties as the large animal emergency team will cover a majority of after-hours calls. Candidates could participate in research and scholarship leading to publications that are relevant to equine internal medicine, if Tenure Track is determined. The balance of clinical, teaching, and research components in the appointment are negotiable depending on the professional goals of the candidate and the needs of the DCS/VHC.

We are motivated to provide an unprecedented faculty package for an individual who has a passion for teaching and professional mentorship and a desire to collaborate across departments and specialties in our continued pursuit to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. We are willing to provide flexibility for candidates to meet their career goals. The start-up, consultation and benefits package will be very competitive. Salary will be commensurate with the applicant's experience and qualifications.

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 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. Background check 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-Track Faculty Appointments:

• Clinical Assistant Professor: DVM or Equivalent Degree
• Clinical Associate Professor: DVM and demonstrate excellence in clinical service, patient care and clinical instruction
• Full Professor: DVM and demonstrate sustained excellence in clinical service and dedication to continued professional development

Tenure-Track Faculty Appointments:

• Assistant Professor: Faculty members must possess an advanced professional or graduate degree [DVM (or equivalent) or MS or PhD], respectively.
• Associate Professor: Faculty members appointed or promoted to associate professor must possess an advanced professional or graduate degree and demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, clinical service and / or outreach commensurate with the faculty member's distribution of effort.
• Professor: Faculty members appointed or promoted to professor must possess an advanced professional or graduate degree and demonstrate sustained excellence in research, teaching, clinical service and / or outreach and dedication to continued professional development

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 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. Chris Blevins at (785) 532-5700 or cblevins@vet.k-state.edu. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will close 4 weeks after opening.

Applications close: March 20, 2026

Commensurate With Experience