45664BR
Extended Job Title:
(Open Rank) Professor of Practice - Food Animal Practice
Organization:
Texas Tech University
Position Description:
The School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, professor of practice faculty position in Food Animal Practice at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, with rank and appointment @type commensurate with qualifications and experience to begin October 2026, if not sooner.
The SVM is committed to educating practice-ready veterinarians who serve rural and regional communities. Faculty in Food Animal Practice play a critical role in preparing students for careers in livestock production medicine, rural mixed-animal practice, food animal veterinary service, and agricultural consulting. The successful candidate may come from academic, specialty, industry, government, military, or private practice backgrounds and will join a collaborative faculty dedicated to student-centered teaching, applied clinical training, scholarly activity, and engagement with the livestock industries of Texas and surrounding regions.
If you have a passion for educating the next generation of veterinarians, enjoy contributing to scholarship, and want to work in a collegial and supportive environment, this is the position for you.
While appointed to this position, you will accrue vacation and will be required to report leave monthly following TTU's Operating Policy 70.01 and TTU System Regulation 07.12. Since you will accrue vacation, you will follow a staff holiday schedule, which is available here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php
All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/) to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.
Requisition ID:
45664BR
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
As a faculty member in the School of Veterinary Medicine, you will be expected to:
Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external veterinary partners to support the mission of the School of Veterinary Medicine to educate practice-ready veterinarians and strengthen the rural and regional veterinary workforce of Texas and surrounding regions;
Contribute to the teaching mission of the School-primarily in food animal medicine, surgery, herd health, production medicine, and rural mixed-animal practice with an emphasis on practical clinical decision-making relevant to contemporary veterinary practice, including:
delivering didactic lectures within the pre-clinical veterinary curriculum;
developing and facilitating hands-on laboratory instruction and clinical skills training;
contributing to case-based, problem-oriented clinical presentation and integrated clinical reasoning courses;
providing clinical instruction and mentorship of veterinary students during clinical skills laboratories, field-based teaching activities, and clinical year rotations conducted through partner veterinary practices;
participating in curriculum development, course coordination, and assessment of student learning in alignment with the competency-based veterinary education framework utilized by the SVM; and
fostering development of clinical reasoning, professional communication, veterinary service delivery, and practice-ready skills relevant to food animal and mixed-animal veterinary practice
Contribute to the scholarship activities of the School through:
participation in collaborative clinical, applied, or educational scholarship programs relevant to food-animal medicine, production agriculture, rural veterinary practice, or veterinary education;
development and maintenance of scholarly activities appropriate to appointment @type and professional background;
participation in collaborative scholarship and, as appropriate to appointment @type, efforts to secure extramural funding and foster opportunities that support scholarship;
dissemination of scholarly activity through publications, presentations, continuing education (CE) programs, extension activities, and other forms of professional communication; and
engagement with livestock industries, veterinary practitioners, and professional organizations to advance the mission of the School and the veterinary profession.
Provide service to the School, University, profession, and agricultural communities through:
participation in school, university, and professional committees, as assigned;
outreach and continuing education activities that support livestock producers, practicing veterinarians, veterinary students, and the agricultural communities served by the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine;
collaboration with veterinary practitioners, livestock industries, agricultural organizations, and other stakeholders to advance the mission of the SVM;
participation in professional organizations and activities that support veterinary medicine and animal agriculture; and
other activities that support the SVM mission, the veterinary profession, and related communities.
Foster the Core Values of the SVM. Contribution to our Core Values is included as part of the annual evaluation of faculty performance.
Grant Funded?:
No
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Schedule Details:
Occasional travel may be required for conferences and other work-related events.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
Board certification or board eligibility by one or more of the following:
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM-LAIM),
American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS),
American College of Theriogenologists (ACT),
American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM),
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP - Food Animal), or related disciplines.
Candidates possessing substantial food animal or rural mixed-animal clinical experience are also encouraged to apply
Preference will be given to candidates with four or more years of progressive professional experience in food animal veterinary medicine, production medicine, academia, industry, government service, military service, or related fields.
Demonstrated commitment to food-animal medicine, livestock production systems, production agriculture, and rural veterinary practice.
Significant experience in beef cattle, dairy cattle, small ruminant, swine, or other food animal production systems.
Experience in herd-health, production medicine, preventive medicine, reproduction, surgery, livestock consulting, or applied clinical research.
Experience teaching veterinary students in classroom, laboratory, or clinical environments.
Demonstrated interest in mentoring veterinary students and promoting practice-ready education.
Experience collaborating with livestock producers, veterinary practitioners, industry partners, agricultural organizations, or government agencies, or demonstrated leadership within food animal veterinary practice
Participation in continuing education, outreach programs, extension activities, or other professional development efforts that support agricultural communities.
Evidence of scholarly activity appropriate to career pathway and appointment @type.
Department:
Veterinary Medicine
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Group:
NonTenure track
Salary Grade:
800
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please note that this position is located in Amarillo, Texas.
Please include the following documents in your application:
Curriculum Vitae;
Cover letter describing professional interests and alignment with the mission of the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine;
Statement of teaching philosophy and educational interests;
Statement describing scholarly interests and future research, educational, or clinical program goals; and
Contact information for three professional references.
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Clinton Roof, MS, MPH, DVM, Search Committee Chair at croof@ttu.edu.
Safety Information:
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the College:
The TTU SVM seeks to serve the veterinary educational and veterinary service needs of rural and regional communities, and to provide access to affordable high-class education. The TTU SVM is co-located in Amarillo, Texas, with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) regional campus. The TTU SVM enjoys state-of-the-art facilities and maintains populations of domestic animals, and the region is home to large numbers of horses, production animals, and wildlife, providing further opportunities for field-based scholarship.
The School and the focus of its comprehensive veterinary medical education program are founded with the following objectives:
Graduate practice-ready, competent, and confident veterinarians who will serve rural and regional communities;
Provide access to affordable, high-quality veterinary medical education;
Develop a research-intensive program that enhances and complements the strengths of TTU and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), and addresses the needs for research and expertise in veterinary medicine, food- and fiber-animal production, and the health sciences;
Provide opportunities for DVM students' exposure to and participation in graduate education and research, and advanced clinical training in internships and residencies;
Support the sustainability of livestock industries as they feed growing populations; and
Improve human, animal, and ecosystem health by integrating innovative One Health activities into our educational, scholarship, and service activities.
About the Department/School/Area:
Accreditation
The SVM is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education.
Location and Community
The TTU SVM is located in Amarillo, Texas, in the heart of the High Plains region. The area is home to one of the largest concentrations of cattle feeding and dairy production in the United States, providing exceptional opportunities for collaboration with producers, veterinarians, and agricultural industry partners.
Amarillo is a vibrant and growing community in the Texas Panhandle. With a metropolitan statistical area population more than 270,000, it offers attractions of a larger city while holding to its agricultural roots. Amarillo serves as a regional center of services for a large, multi-state area and is home to many agricultural associations, such as the Texas Cattle Feeders Association and the American Quarter Horse Association. Amarillo is a dynamic city and home to a celebrated arts community, outdoor activities, and Historic Route 66. Amarillo is served by major air carriers at a modern international airport and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Denver, Oklahoma City, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Amarillo Convention & Visitors Bureau (https://www.visitamarillo.com/) provides a comprehensive overview of the Amarillo community and its resources, programs, events, and history.
Clinical Teaching Environment
The TTU SVM utilizes a community-based clinical education model that partners with practicing veterinarians throughout Texas and surrounding regions. Students complete clinical year rotations in established veterinary practices, providing exposure to real-world veterinary medicine in rural and regional communities.
Faculty members work collaboratively with partner practitioners to mentor students, guide clinical learning experiences, and ensure students develop strong clinical reasoning, practical technical skills, and professional decision-making abilities. This model allows faculty to remain closely connected to veterinary practice while supporting a practice-ready educational approach that reflects the realities of modern food animal medicine and rural veterinary service.
About the University:
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
Applications must be received by:
10/31/2026
Faculty Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a DVM or equivalent veterinary degree.
Applicants must be eligible for veterinary licensure in the State of Texas at the time of hire.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to veterinary education and the mission of the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Duty Point:
TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities
