Clinical Assistant Professor - SA Emergency

The Department of Clinical Sciences and the Veterinary Health Center, College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University invites applications for a full time clinical, 1-year, renewable appointment as a Small Animal Emergency Clinician (SAEC). Candidates must hold a DVM degree or equivalent. Internship training or three years of experience in small animal practice is preferred. Advanced training in emergency and critical care is valued, but not required. The SAEC will work with house officers, senior students and technical staff caring for small animal patients after hours. Senior faculty will provide consultation and back-up assistance to the SAEC. In addition to clinical care, the SAEC will provide clinical and didactic instruction for senior students on Small Animal Emergency rotation and emergency clinical services. Evening, overnight and week-end duties are a requirement of this position and shared among the SAECs. This position represents a 100% appointment in clinical service and teaching.

The starting date is negotiable. Professorial rank is based on academic experience and accomplishments commensurate with departmental guidelines for each academic rank. Salary will be commensurate with the applicant's experience and qualifications.

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Background check required.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• DVM (or equivalent) degree

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• To apply, please complete the online application at http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/. Curriculum vitae, a letter summarizing career goals and contact information for three professional references must be included. Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Kenneth Harkin, DVM, DACVIM at harkin@vet.k-state.edu.

Applications close: March 2, 2026

Commensurate with experience.