The Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) at Texas A&M University ( ), invites applications for a full-time, 11-month instructional non-tenure track position to support the educational and service missions of the VET. This appointment is at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor, and the anticipated start date is Spring 2026.
The successful candidate will have an academic home in the Small Animal Clinical Sciencesdepartment within the VMBS and will work collaboratively with faculty members and staff across all departments, service units, and the Texas A&M University System. The successful candidate will be expected to devote up to 75% of faculty time to instruction in the professional veterinary curriculum in both pre-clinical and clinical courses. Approximately 10% of time will be assigned to research with the remaining 15% to service.The successful candidate will participate actively in duties related to the VET mission daily and provide service and leadership to support the VET activities, including deployment to disaster areas.
The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team provides medical support to urban search-and-rescue teams and resident animals in response to natural and manmade disasters at the request of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, Texas A&M Task Force or by local jurisdictions, while training future Aggie Veterinarians in emergency preparedness and response. The primary teaching responsibility of this position is assigned to the VMID 927 Veterinary Emergency Management 4 th year rotation. This two-week clinical rotation prepares veterinary students in their clinical year for response to emergency situations following graduation. In this course students participate in general emergency response awareness and planning, a weekend emergency response exercise at Disaster City in College Station, disaster plan preparation with county emergency officials, the opportunity to deploy with the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team during the rotation if necessary, and other experiential learning opportunities. Other teaching opportunities include participation in multiple team-taught courses in the first three years of the DVM curriculum commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and clinical experience. The curriculum is integrated and highly experiential, and educators with interest in small-group teaching and active learning are encouraged to apply. Finally, a minor role in clinical teaching in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital is possible for the right candidate commensurate with the successful candidate's clinical expertise and needs of the hospital.
It is a strong expectation that members of the department support each other and promote the college's mission by adhering to the VMBS Code of Conduct . The successful candidate must have strong positive interpersonal skills along with a demonstrated record of promoting highly collegial and collaborative team interactions.
Texas A&M University is the oldest public institution of higher education in Texas and one of the nation's largest and most dynamic universities. More than 70,000 students are enrolled in the University, with approximately 15,000 pursuing graduate or professional degrees. Texas A&M University is a major research university with a growing international focus, and outstanding public and private support. The community of Bryan-College Station (BCS), population 250,000, is a growing and diverse college town with a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a relatively low cost of living. BCS is centered in the Texas Triangle, a megaregion consisting of the state's five largest cities.
Qualifications Required qualifications:
- A DVM or equivalent degree
- A Texas state veterinary license, a DEA certificate, and USDA Category II accreditation, or the ability to obtain all of these.
- Be committed to a team-centered atmosphere and possess excellent communication skills.
Preferred qualifications:
- Board-certification in a clinical specialty recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association or by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Companion Animal or similar)
Application Instructions Interested candidates must submit 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) personal statement (including your philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable, and 4) names of five individuals who have been requested by the applicant to act as references to the search committee chair. Applications must be submitted online at apply.interfolio.com/ . Application review will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Debra Zoran (Chair, Search Committee) at (phone) or (email). Texas A&M University is a smoke-free workplace.
Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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