Assistant/Associate Professor Veterinary Medicine, Extension Veterinarian Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Department of Food and Animal Sciences at Tennessee State University is hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine and Extension Veterinarian. This is a full-time, tenure-track position responsible for training Extension agents, providing curricula, and educating livestock producers in Tennessee. The role involves conducting research, publishing scholarly papers, and collaborating with various stakeholders in the state.
Job Description
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 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
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 statewide Extension and outreach program. 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 05/15/2025
Close Date 08/14/2025
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.
