Clinical Assistant Professor – Beef Production Medicine

This position will serve as a member of an active teaching and research faculty team with an emphasis on beef cattle medicine and management that includes teaching in the DVM and Graduate programs, research focused on cattle health and well-being ...

  • 520666
  • Manhattan
  • Clinical Sciences
  • Academic / Faculty - 12 month
  • Closing on: Dec 8 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The successful candidate will join an active teaching and research team consisting of several faculty members with an emphasis on beef cattle medicine and management.  The ideal candidate will develop a successful beef cattle research program focusing on cattle health, well-being, and production.  The successful candidate will be expected to provide teaching related to beef and cattle health management. Teaching activities will include didactic lectures, small group discussions, and laboratories for instruction of veterinary and CVM graduate students. Delivery of continuing education for practicing veterinarians and serving as a content expert for producers are expectations for the position.

Worksite Description

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.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Relevant advanced training, advanced academic degree, specialty status in a relevant discipline, and/or 5 years of experience in a food animal practice setting.
  • Practice background and clinical experience in beef cattle production medicine

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$90,000-$100,000 per year

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.

Remote and Hybrid work options:

Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements.  An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.