What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor (Clinical): Anesthesiology position at Oregon State University?
Department
Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Special Instructions To Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 28, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
For Additional Information Please Contact
Dr. Chris Cebra
chris.cebra@oregonstate.edu
Job Summary
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical): Anesthesiology position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.
Appointment at the Assistant Professor (Clinical) rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine provides professional and graduate programs for veterinary students leading to DVM, MS and PhD degrees, operates both a Large and a Small Animal Teaching Hospital (VTH), and a State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The College operates within a total budget (from all sources) of approximately $37 million annually, which supports educational programs, veterinary medical and diagnostic public services, and research programs with broad impacts related to animal and human health. The Department of Clinical Sciences oversees clinical, classroom, and laboratory teaching, and scholarly activity of clinical faculty and residents. The VTH provides primary and referral health care for animals throughout the Pacific Northwest.
The purpose of this position is to provide clinical service, foster critical thinking, generate original medical information and advance professional veterinary students’ and house officers’ knowledge and skills through research, mentorship and instruction in the Department of Clinical Sciences and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The Department is receptive to faculty members seeking part-time appointments. Duties and expectations will vary with the FTE of the appointment.
The incumbent provides Anesthesiology services to small and large animal veterinary patients admitted during regular hours and after hours. The incumbent also mentors, assists and instructs interns, fellows, residents, technicians and students in the classroom, teaching laboratory and hospital. The distribution of efforts may change with program needs.
Achievement in scholarship and creative activity that is recognized as contributing to the body of knowledge in the practice discipline is required. Such activity should be validated by peers and show evidence of financial independence from university funding, if such funding is required to meet scholarly goals.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications (Assistant Professor - Clinical)
Required Qualifications (Associate Professor - Clinical)
Preferred Qualifications
Position works non-routine hours, primarily in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Salary Range
Salary commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
Anticipated Start Date
2027-01-01
Anticipated End Date
2027-06-30
When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Special Instructions To Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 28, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A Curriculum Vitae; and
- A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
For Additional Information Please Contact
Dr. Chris Cebra
chris.cebra@oregonstate.edu
Job Summary
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical): Anesthesiology position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.
Appointment at the Assistant Professor (Clinical) rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine provides professional and graduate programs for veterinary students leading to DVM, MS and PhD degrees, operates both a Large and a Small Animal Teaching Hospital (VTH), and a State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The College operates within a total budget (from all sources) of approximately $37 million annually, which supports educational programs, veterinary medical and diagnostic public services, and research programs with broad impacts related to animal and human health. The Department of Clinical Sciences oversees clinical, classroom, and laboratory teaching, and scholarly activity of clinical faculty and residents. The VTH provides primary and referral health care for animals throughout the Pacific Northwest.
The purpose of this position is to provide clinical service, foster critical thinking, generate original medical information and advance professional veterinary students’ and house officers’ knowledge and skills through research, mentorship and instruction in the Department of Clinical Sciences and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The Department is receptive to faculty members seeking part-time appointments. Duties and expectations will vary with the FTE of the appointment.
The incumbent provides Anesthesiology services to small and large animal veterinary patients admitted during regular hours and after hours. The incumbent also mentors, assists and instructs interns, fellows, residents, technicians and students in the classroom, teaching laboratory and hospital. The distribution of efforts may change with program needs.
Achievement in scholarship and creative activity that is recognized as contributing to the body of knowledge in the practice discipline is required. Such activity should be validated by peers and show evidence of financial independence from university funding, if such funding is required to meet scholarly goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Teaching and Service
- Mentorship, Classroom and Laboratory Instruction
- Institutional Service and Citizenship
- Scholarly Activity
Required Qualifications (Assistant Professor - Clinical)
- DVM or equivalent degree.
- Completed anesthesiology residency training in a program certified by the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) or European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA) and qualified to sit for the ACVAA/ECVAA certifying examination.
- Three years of clinical experience in veterinary anesthesiology, including time spent during residency training, and evidence of some classroom/clinical teaching experience.
- Excellent patient care and communication skills.
- Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.
Required Qualifications (Associate Professor - Clinical)
- DVM or equivalent degree.
- Board certification by the ACVAA/ECVAA.
- Ten years of clinical experience in veterinary anesthesiology, including time spent during residency training, and evidence of some classroom/clinical teaching experience.
- Candidate should meet the OSU teaching, advising, research and service criteria for appointment at the desired ranks (see the OSU Faculty Handbook for details). OSU will consider previous years of experience at other, similar institutions towards timelines for rank promotions.
- Excellent patient care and communication skills.
- Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Board certification by the ACVAA/ECVAA.
- Experience in research related to clinical medicine.
- Experience with dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, camelids and swine; experience with “pocket pets” and “exotic” species is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience and potential in teaching.
Position works non-routine hours, primarily in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Salary Range
Salary commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
Anticipated Start Date
2027-01-01
Anticipated End Date
2027-06-30
When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
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