Assistant/Associate Professor (Clinical): Large Animal Surgery
Oregon State University
Department: Vet Clinical Sciences (VCS)
Appointment Type: Academic Faculty
Job Location: Corvallis
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience
Job Summary:
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, fixed-term, Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical): Large Animal Surgery position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.
Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine provides professional and graduate programs for veterinary students leading to DVM , MS and PhD degrees, operates both a Large and a Small Animal Teaching Hospital (VTH ), and a State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The College operates within a total budget (from all sources) of approximately $37 million annually, which supports educational programs, veterinary medical and diagnostic public services, and research programs with broad impacts related to animal and human health. The Department of Clinical Sciences oversees clinical, classroom, and laboratory teaching, and scholarly activity of clinical faculty and residents. The VTH provides primary and referral health care for animals throughout the Pacific Northwest
The purpose of this position is to provide clinical service, foster critical thinking, generate original medical information and advance professional veterinary students’ and house officers’ knowledge and skills through research, mentorship and instruction in the Department of Clinical Sciences and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The balance between these duties will differ between candidates in our clinical and tenure tracks, and based on departmental need. Also, the Department is receptive to faculty members seeking part-time appointments. Duties and expectations will vary with the FTE of the appointment.
The incumbent provides Large Animal Surgery Services to veterinary patients admitted during regular hours and after hours. The incumbent also mentors, assists and instructs interns, residents and students in the classroom, teaching laboratory and hospital. The distribution of efforts may change with program needs.
Achievement in scholarship and creative activity that is recognized as contributing to the body of knowledge in the practice discipline is required. Such activity should be validated by peers and show evidence of financial independence from university funding, if such funding is required to meet scholarly goals.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
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• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
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Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.
Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .
Key Responsibilities
65% – Clinical Teaching and Service: Clinical responsibilities include integration within the Large Animal Surgery and Emergency services, with primary management of select cases and hands-on instruction of senior veterinary students and equivalents in Large Animal Surgery, Emergency, and related areas. The role also involves mentorship of house officers in advanced surgical procedures and patient management. Up to 50% of clinical duties may be scheduled outside of normal business hours. The applicant must demonstrate a strong commitment to timely client and referral communication, consistently uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, and foster a collaborative and collegial working relationship with colleagues across all hospital services.
15% – Classroom and Laboratory Instruction and Mentorship: Teach, train and supervise veterinary students and house officers during clinical rotations, in instructional lectures, laboratories and seminars. Provide grading feedback to course coordinators. Promote the success of students and postgraduate trainees through advising, writing recommendations and providing extracurricular opportunities for learning.
5% – Participation on Departmental, College, and University committees: Serve on committees and participate in activities in service of the program and larger issues. Interact with others in a collegial and professional manner. Contribute to maintaining and enhancing a collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity. Adhere to university policies, including timely completion of activity reports, dossier updates, leave requests and timesheets.
15% – Scholarly Activity: CVM veterinarians are expected to expand knowledge in their field. Scholarship and creative activity are understood to be intellectual work whose significance is validated by peers and which is communicated. More specifically, such work is based upon a high level of professional expertise; must be original, must be documented and validated as through the peer review process or critique; and must be communicated in appropriate ways so as to have an impact on or significance beyond the Oregon State University community and for the discipline itself. Scholarly activity can be demonstrated by publication in peer reviewed journals, publications encompassing description and evaluation of novel patient care services, presenting original material to peer groups, program development and innovation, outcomes of innovative programs and/or services, definitive therapy reviews, or case reports, authorship of professional practice guidelines, textbooks, book chapters, monographs, or other educational materials and advising government agencies, industry, or professional groups. For clinical-track professors, clinical reports, topical reviews, participation in collaborative studies, and regional educational efforts are often satisfactory.
What You Will Need
For both Assistant and Associate Professor (Clinical) Rank: DVM or equivalent degree.
Completed residency training in the Large Animal specialty of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS ) or the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS ), including completion of all requirements to be eligible for the ACVS Phase II Surgical Competency Examination or ECVS Certifying Examination by the beginning of employment.
3 years of clinical experience in large animal surgery, including during residency training and evidence of some classroom/clinical teaching experience in large animal surgery.
For Associate Professor (Clinical) Rank: Board certification by the ACVS /ECVS 10 years of clinical experience in large animal surgery, including during residency training and evidence of some classroom/clinical teaching experience in large animal surgery.
Demonstrated commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting and a commitment to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.
For individuals seeking the rank of Associate Professor (Clinical Track): Candidate should meet the OSU teaching, advising, research and service criteria for appointment at the desired ranks (see the OSU Faculty Handbook for details). OSU will consider previous years of experience at other, similar institutions towards timelines for rank or tenure promotions.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
Competence in common surgeries for horses, swine and ruminants.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Clinical work and teaching laboratories include work in a variety of animal handling areas. This work can involve exposure to a variety of weather conditions and work surfaces. It also includes some weekend and evening emergency duty. Working with animals involves physical activities of many types, including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, and veterinary work in general requires the use of a wide variety of medical and animal handling devices.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 20, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants .
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Curriculum; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Dr. Chris Cebra
chris.cebra@oregonstate.edu
541-737-5568
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
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