What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine position at Tuskegee University?
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine
Job Summary
The successful candidate will contribute to the College’s tripartite mission of teaching, research, and service, with a primary focus on teaching veterinary students, graduate students, and graduate veterinarians in all aspects of small animal internal medicine. Clinical service responsibilities will be primarily within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), providing high-quality, compassionate care for patients while engaging students in hands- on learning.
Essential Job Duties
- Deliver engaging classroom, clinical, and laboratory instruction to veterinary students, graduate students, and interns.
- Provide expert consultation and clinical service in Small Animal Internal Medicine within the VTH. Limited participation in Emergency/After-hour service, and expected to support the Community Practice Section.
- Mentor students, interns, and graduate veterinarians, supporting their academic and professional development.
- Engage in teaching across all four years of the veterinary curriculum, from foundational sciences to advanced clinical practice.
- Develop innovative teaching, service, and outreach programs that enhance the Department and College.
- Participate in collaborative research and creative scholarship at the College, the University, and with external partners.
- Contribute to community service and outreach consistent with TUCVM’s mission, and serving the region through our VTH. All other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- DVM (or equivalent) degree required.
- ACVIM or ECVIM (SAIM) board certification strongly preferred.
- Candidates who are residency-trained or have significant clinical experience in small animal internal medicine will also be considered.
Physical Demands
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Ability to walk short distances
- Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items
- Ability to view a computer terminal
FLSA
Exempt
Status
Full-Time
Skills and Attributes
Knowledge:
- Demonstrated clinical experience in small animal medicine.
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability:
- Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F928
Will this position required travel?
No
Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?
Yes
Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?
No
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
10/02/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
- Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
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