Clinical Assistant Professor- AZ - Farm Animal General Practice - College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Overview

Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a clinical-track faculty position in Farm Animal General Practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a farm animal veterinarian who enjoys teaching, values hands-on clinical training, and wants to help shape the next generation of day-one-ready veterinarians in a collaborative and growing veterinary college.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of faculty members responsible for delivering the farm animal component of the DVM curriculum. This position is ideal for a clinician-educator who enjoys working directly with students in a practical, service-oriented teaching environment and who is interested in helping build and strengthen farm animal clinical education.

This is a non-tenure, clinical-track position with up to 90% of the appointment devoted to clinical service and clinical teaching in the Large Animal Clinic. The remaining 10% will support preclinical laboratory instruction, student learning activities, and scholarly work. Scholarly activity is expected and may include clinical scholarship, educational research, case-based publications, collaborative projects, or other work aligned with the candidate’s interests and clinical expertise. The Farm Animal Clinical Service includes both a haul-in outpatient clinic and an ambulatory service serving the Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding communities. The caseload includes small ruminants, cattle, pet pigs, and camelids.

Faculty development, mentorship, and support for transition into academic teaching are available for candidates entering academia from clinical practice.

About the Animal Health Institute and Large Animal Clinic

The Animal Health Institute includes the Large Animal Clinic, Companion Animal Clinic, and Necropsy and Pathology Center. Together, these facilities provide a strong foundation for clinical teaching, patient care, diagnostic support, and experiential learning.

The Large Animal Clinic is a teaching-focused facility with small herds of cattle and horses, a clinical skills teaching laboratory, large animal simulators and models, arenas, and indoor and outdoor treatment areas for haul-in patients. The clinic is equipped with onsite and portable ultrasound units, portable radiography, endoscopy, laser therapy, and patient-side diagnostic equipment. The farm animal service is supported by anesthesia, surgery, diagnostic laboratory services, clinical pathology, microbiology, and pathology.

The nearby Necropsy and Pathology Center includes a large necropsy floor, gross pathology teaching theater, histopathology laboratory, and teaching areas. The Companion Animal Clinic is a 111,000-square-foot modern veterinary teaching hospital that supports the broader clinical education mission of the College.

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Provide clinical instruction to veterinary students in farm animal general practice.
• Participate in the delivery of farm animal clinical services, including haul-in and ambulatory care.
• Support hands-on clinical skills training for preclinical and clinical students.
• Contribute to the development of students’ clinical reasoning, technical skills, communication skills, and professional confidence.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across the Large Animal Clinic, Animal Health Institute, and College of Veterinary Medicine.
• Participate in curriculum development, student assessment, and continuous improvement of farm animal clinical education.
• Engage in scholarly activity appropriate to a clinical-track faculty appointment.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A DVM or equivalent degree.
• Eligibility to practice in the United States and obtain veterinary licensure in the State of Arizona.
• 3-5 years clinical experience with one or more farm animal species such as small ruminants, cattle, camelids, pet pigs or other livestock is required. With demonstrated competence in farm animal general practice, including clinical reasoning, patient assessment, diagnostic and treatment planning, client communication, and patient safety.
• A strong commitment to student-centered teaching.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• A desire to contribute to the growth and success of a developing veterinary college.

Preferred Qualifications

The following are preferred but not required:

• Experience teaching veterinary students in clinical or laboratory settings.
• Experience with ambulatory farm animal practice.
• Interest in clinical education, curriculum development, or skills-based teaching.
• Prior academic experience or interest in developing as a faculty member.

About Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit health sciences university with campuses in Glendale, Arizona, and Downers Grove, Illinois. The Glendale campus is home to a broad range of health professions programs, creating a rich interprofessional environment that supports the principles of One Health.

The College of Veterinary Medicine is fully accredited and is committed to preparing confident, capable, and compassionate veterinarians. Our program emphasizes clinical reasoning, hands-on learning, professional development, and practical readiness for veterinary practice.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a veterinary college that values practical clinical training, faculty collaboration, and student success. The successful candidate will work in a supportive teaching environment with access to modern facilities, diverse clinical resources, and colleagues committed to preparing students for real-world veterinary practice.

This is an especially strong opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring students, building programs, and contributing to a positive and collegial academic culture.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent and curriculum vitae through Midwestern University’s online employment portal at:

https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu

Applications should include the names and contact information, including email addresses, of at least three professional references. Although faculty positions are often posted at the Assistant Professor level, appointment at a higher rank may be considered based on the applicant’s experience and qualifications.

For more information about this position, please contact:

Clemence Chako, B.V.Sc., Ph.D., DACVIM
Director of Large Animal Clinic
Farm Animal Medicine Department Chair, Professor
College of Veterinary Medicine
Midwestern University
5725 W. Utopia Road
Glendale, AZ 85308
623-806-7572
cchako@midwestern.edu

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance.  We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account.  We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days.  We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program.  Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility. 

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.