Assistant Professor of Veterinary Practice

41228BR

Veterinary Medicine

Position Description

Department/College: Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine
Position type: Tenured/tenure-track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Start date: August 2025, if not sooner

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the College

The Purpose of the TTU SVM is to serve the veterinary educational and veterinary service needs of rural and regional communities, and to provide access to affordable world-class education. The TTU SVM is located in Amarillo, Texas, adjacent to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) regional campus. The TTU SVM enjoys state-of the art facilities, and maintains populations of domestic animals, and the region is home to large numbers of production animals and wildlife providing further opportunities for field-based scholarship.

The School and the focus of its comprehensive veterinary medical education program are founded with the following objectives:

• Graduate practice-ready, competent and confident veterinarians who will serve rural and regional communities across Texas;
• Provide access to affordable, high-quality veterinary medical education for Texans;
• Develop a research-intensive School that enhances and complements the strengths of TTU and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), and addresses the needs for research and expertise in veterinary medicine, food- and fiber-animal production, and the health sciences;
• Provide opportunities for graduate education and research, and advanced clinical training in internships and residencies;
• Support sustainability of livestock industries as they feed growing state, national, and global populations; and
• Improve human, animal, and ecosystem health by integrating innovative One Health activities into our educational, scholarship, and service activities.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (COE) granted the TTU SVM provisional accreditation in 2021. The School has enrolled its first three classes.

About the Department/School/Area

Amarillo is a vibrant and growing community in the Texas Panhandle. With a metropolitan statistical area population in excess of 270,000, it offers attractions of a larger city while holding true to its agricultural roots. Amarillo serves as a regional center of services for a large, multi-state area and is home to many agricultural associations such as the Texas Cattle Feeders Association and the American Quarter Horse Association. Amarillo is home to a celebrated and vibrant arts community, outdoor activities, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Denver, Oklahoma City, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Amarillo Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Amarillo community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• This position reports to the Dean and also coordinates closely with the Institutional Veterinarian, Animal Care Services (ACS), and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The primary functions of this position are to:
  • Provide oversight and support of the day-to-day treatment and care of TTU SVM-owned animals. This includes working closely with TTU SVM personnel (students, staff and faculty) on implementing therapeutic plans;
  • Collaborating with TTU SVM personnel on the development of Animal Use Protocols;
  • Provide oversight and where appropriate, maintain medical records of TTU SVM- or client-owned animals;
  • Collaborate with TTU SVM personnel to develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) for the use of animals in instruction and scholarship;
  • Serve as TTU SVM point of contact for and monitor DEA-controlled substances used in instructional and clinically-relevant scholarship activities;
  • Develop plans in coordination with the Institutional Veterinarian and ACS so that TTU SVM adheres to relevant institutional, State, and Federal requirements;
  • Provide periodic training for students, veterinary technicians, and animal caretakers for the care of animals housed at the TTU SVM.
• Additional job functions include:
  • Contribute to activities necessary for accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education, and other regulatory or accreditation approvals, and admit and deliver the curriculum to the students of the professional degree program.
  • Participation in the following committees:
    • Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee; and
    • The TTU SVM Veterinary Clinical Studies Committee.
• Given the interests of the successful candidate, the position may further contribute to instruction, scholarship, and service activities. To serve as illustrative examples, this might include involvement in classroom or laboratory instruction, participation in scholarship activities, or community engagement through off-campus clinical instruction, such as in an animal shelter or a clinic that partners with TTU SVM.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

• DVM (or equivalent) is required, with experience in veterinary medicine.
• Licensure or ability to be licensed in the state of Texas is required.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Candidates who have a successful track record in veterinary clinical medicine;
• Candidates with a track work of collaborative teamwork;
• Candidates with experience with the regulations that govern the use of animals in teaching and research.
• Candidates with subject-matter expertise (specialization) in a relevant area of veterinary medicine. Subject-matter expertise may be demonstrated by related graduate training, veterinary diplomate status (or eligibility), or other experience.

Duty Point

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is based in Amarillo, Texas. Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Clint Roof, Search Committee Chair, at croof@ttu.edu.

The deadline to submit an application is July 31, 2025.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Assistant Professor

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Grade

800

Applications must be received by

07/31/2025