The Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University, invites applications for a part-time clinical, renewable appointment, Assistant Professor in Clinical Skills and Applied Surgery. Candidates must hold or be able to obtain a veterinary license in the state of Kansas. Internship training or three years of experience in veterinary practice is required. The successful candidate will join a well-supported clinical skills and surgery team. This position will work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the Clinical Skills and Surgery section to further the clinical skills and surgery training and assessment of K-State veterinary students. Specific duties include assisting with laboratory exercises, supervising and assessing student performance, and contributing to hands-on portions of Clinical Skills and Applied Surgery Courses and curriculum development. Instructional activities will encompass skills and scenarios relevant to small animal and large animal practice, with emphasis on core competencies applicable to the four principal species. This position may also contribute to professional student mentoring through formal curricular assignments and student-interest certificates and clubs.
The Veterinary Health Center is located in Manhattan, Kansas, which is a vibrant college community with a population of over 55,000 in the Flint Hills. The area offers many life-enriching opportunities such as the arts and recreational activities, promoting a healthy work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave, and discretionary days), health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans. Full benefits package is available to all employees, with some benefits prorated according to full-time or part-time status. To see what benefits are available, please visit: www.ksvhc.org/about/employment/recruitment.html
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:
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:
Applications close on: 5/26/26
Commensurate with experience.
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