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Assistant Clinical Professor of Veterinary Nutrition
Job Title
Assistant Clinical Professor of Veterinary NutritionPosting Number
P2265FJob Description Summary
The Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (AUCVM) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position in small animal nutrition at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2026.The successful candidate will devote their time to instruction (clinical and didactic; 50%) research (45%), and service (5%). The candidate will be expected to establish a collaborative research program and support the college's research in metabolic diseases and intestinal microbiomics. Opportunities for research collaborations also include the Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Program, the Scott-Ritchey Research Center, and the Canine Performance Sciences Program. Classroom and laboratory teaching responsibilities will include the instruction of professional students and opportunities to interface with graduate students and house officers across multiple disciplines. Clinical service will include consultation on nutrition cases in Auburn's Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. Teamwork is highly valued and candidates are expected to demonstrate institutional engagement that includes service to committees, working groups, and professional organizations.
Applicants should have a strong track record of innovative research, a commitment to the educational mission of the department and college, excellent communication skills, and an enthusiastic approach to collaborative efforts.
A generous start-up package will be available commensurate with scholarly needs and academic profile of the individual. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with approximately 160 faculty members in the CVM and more than 1,500 faculty members in a wide range of disciplines at Auburn University.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a DVM degree (or equivalent) and must be a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Nutrition) or must have completed an approved residency and have met the requirements to take the ACVIM (Nutrition) board examination at the time appointment begins. Applicants must be eligible for faculty licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Alabama.Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested candidates should submit 1) a cover letter (including information on scholarly accomplishments, career goals, professional interests, and teaching philosophy), 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) names of three individuals who have been requested by the applicant to act as references to the search committee chair. Applications must be submitted online at https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56874. Review of applications will begin 01/05/2026 and will continue until the position has been filled. Inquiries are welcomed to Dr. Robert Judd, Department Head of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology and Chair of the Search Committee, at (334) 844-6740 or juddrob@auburn.edu.The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.
"Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples" http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/
Salary Range: 120,000 - 130,000
Open Date
12/14/2025Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.Open Until Filled
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