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Assistant/Associate Professor - Veterinary Pharmacology/Theraputics
Position Description: The School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) as Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position in Veterinary Pharmacology/Theraputics, at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor to begin January 1, 2026. While appointed to this position, you will accrue vacation and will be required to report leave monthly following TTU’s Operating Policy 70.01 and TTU System Regulation 07.12. Since you will accrue vacation, you will follow a staff holiday schedule, which is available here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.
Major/Essential Functions: In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a robust student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with robust student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service. As a faculty member in the School of Veterinary Medicine, you will be expected to:
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external veterinary partners to support the mission of the School of Veterinary Medicine to educate practice-ready veterinarians and strengthen the rural and regional veterinary workforce of Texas and surrounding regions; • Contribute to the teaching mission of the School—primarily in veterinary pharmacology with an emphasis on practical clinical therapeutics decision-making relevant to contemporary veterinary practice, including: • delivering didactic lectures within the pre-clinical veterinary curriculum; • developing and facilitating hands-on laboratory instruction and clinical skills training; • contributing to case-based, problem-oriented clinical presentation and integrated clinical reasoning courses; • providing clinical instruction and mentorship of veterinary students during clinical skills laboratories, field-based teaching activities, and clinical year rotations conducted through partner veterinary practices; • participating in curriculum development, course coordination, and assessment of student learning in alignment with the competency-based veterinary education framework utilized by the SVM; and • fostering development of clinical reasoning, professional communication, veterinary service delivery, and practice-ready skills.
• Contribute to the scholarship activities of the School through: • participation in collaborative foundational, applied, or educational scholarship programs relevant to veterinary pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, antimicrobial stewardship, or other therapeutic; • development and maintenance of scholarly activities appropriate to appointment type and professional background; • participation in collaborative scholarship and, as appropriate to appointment type, efforts to secure extramural funding and foster opportunities that support scholarship; • dissemination of scholarly activity through publications, presentations, continuing education (CE) programs, extension activities, and other forms of professional communication; and • engagement with veterinary practitioners, and professional organizations to advance the mission of the School and the veterinary profession.
• Provide service to the School, University, profession, and related communities through: • participation in school, university, and professional committees, as assigned; • outreach and continuing education activities that support practicing veterinarians, veterinary students, and the communities served by the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine; • collaboration with veterinary practitioners and other stakeholders to advance the mission of the SVM; • participation in professional organizations and activities that support veterinary medicine; and • other activities that support the SVM mission, the veterinary profession, and related communities.
• Foster the Core Values of the SVM. Contribution to our Core Values is included as part of the annual evaluation of faculty performance.
Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
• Board certification or board eligibility by the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology (ACVCP). • Candidates possessing substantial clinical therapeutics experience or pharmacological research experience are also encouraged to apply. • Preference will be given to candidates with four or more years of professional experience. • Demonstrated commitment to food-animal medicine, livestock production systems, production agriculture, rural veterinary practice, or other underserved areas of veterinary medicine. • Experience in applied clinical research. • Experience teaching veterinary students in classroom, laboratory, or clinical environments. • Demonstrated interest in mentoring veterinary students and promoting practice-ready education. • Experience collaborating with veterinary practitioners or industry partners. • Participation in continuing education, outreach programs, extension activities, or other professional development efforts that demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning. • Evidence of scholarly activity appropriate to career pathway and appointment type.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please include the following documents in your application:
• Curriculum Vitae; • Cover letter describing professional interests and alignment with the mission of the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine; • Statement of teaching philosophy and educational interests; • Statement describing scholarly interests and future research, educational, or clinical program goals; and • Contact information for three professional references.
Safety Information: Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
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.
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.
About the College: The TTU SVM seeks to serve the veterinary educational and veterinary service needs of rural and regional communities, and to provide access to affordable high-class education. The TTU SVM is co-located in Amarillo, Texas, with 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 horses, 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; • Provide access to affordable, high-quality veterinary medical education; • Develop a research-intensive program 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 DVM students’ exposure to and participation in graduate education and research, and advanced clinical training in internships and residencies; • Support the sustainability of livestock industries as they feed growing populations; and • Improve human, animal, and ecosystem health by integrating innovative One Health activities into our educational, scholarship, and service activities. Accreditation The SVM is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education.
About the Department/School/Area: The TTU SVM is located in Amarillo, Texas, in the heart of the High Plains region. The area is home to one of the largest concentrations of cattle feeding and dairy production in the United States, providing exceptional opportunities for collaboration with producers, veterinarians, and agricultural industry partners. Amarillo is a vibrant and growing community in the Texas Panhandle. With a metropolitan statistical area population more than 270,000, it offers attractions of a larger city while holding 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 a dynamic city and home to a celebrated arts community, outdoor activities, and Historic Route 66. Amarillo is served by major air carriers at a modern international airport 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 history. Clinical Teaching Environment The TTU SVM utilizes a community-based clinical education model that partners with practicing veterinarians throughout Texas and surrounding regions. Students complete clinical year rotations in established veterinary practices, providing exposure to real-world veterinary medicine in rural and regional communities. Faculty members work collaboratively with partner practitioners to mentor students, guide clinical learning experiences, and ensure students develop strong clinical reasoning, practical technical skills, and professional decision-making abilities. This model allows faculty to remain closely connected to veterinary practice while supporting a practice-ready educational approach that reflects the realities of modern food animal medicine and rural veterinary service.
About the University: Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
Faculty Qualifications: • Applicants must possess a DVM or equivalent veterinary degree. • Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to veterinary education and the mission of the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine.