Assistant/Associate Professor Veterinary Medicine, Extension Veterinarian

Veterinarian Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Please see Special Instructions for more details. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University. Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire. An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided. Posting Details Position Information Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor Veterinary Medicine, Extension Veterinarian Division College of Agriculture Department Extension Services Number of hours per week 37.5 Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Months per year Fiscal (12 months) If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time Campus Main Campus If other location, please indicate Position Number 111940 Advertised Salary Commensurate with education and experience Pay Basis Monthly Job Description The Department of Food and Animal Sciences of the College of Agriculture at Tennessee State University is seeking to hire an Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine and Extension Veterinarian. This is a tenure-track, 12-month faculty position.

This faculty member will serve as the TSU Extension veterinarian and be responsible for establishing a state-wide Extension and outreach program to train Extension agents, prepare and provide Extension curricula for Extension agents, and educate livestock producers in Tennessee focused on livestock production and disease management. Additionally, this faculty member will conduct applied research with externally funded grants and publish scholarly papers in peer reviewed journals. This faculty may teach one or two 3-credit hour course/s per year depending on the departmental need or assignment. This faculty member will also work with other faculty members, state veterinarians, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation and other livestock associations in Tennessee to carry out their responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

DVM with certification to practice Veterinary Medicine in the USA . DVM with Ph. D is preferred. Experience in teaching, research, and/or Extension will be preferred.

Ability to teach, conduct research, and publish in relevant, scholarly professional journals. Ability to write and secure external grants. Understanding and ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and report on statewide Extension and outreach programs. Special Instructions to Applicants Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire. An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section. You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date 08/25/2026 Close Date Job Category Faculty Requisition Number F052P Benefits Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more. Quick Link https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/6834 Reference Letter References Minimum References Required 2 Recommendation Deadline Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents CV/Resume Cover Letter Transcript 1 Transcript 2 Optional Documents Transcript 3 Statement of Resource Ideas Other Useful Links about TSU campus safety events management mission & vision student achievement support TSU calendars contact us directions work @ TSU Social Media 3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard Nashville, TN 37209 Tel: (615) 963-5000 Carnegie "High Research" University (R2) Certified "Vets Campus" | Military Friendly Non-discrimination | Accreditation To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at .

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