Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor of Veterinary Medicine

Position Summary

The Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine (PPVM) at South Dakota State University, in dynamic partnership with the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, is seeking an exceptional and engaging clinical educator who is passionate about inspiring the next generation of veterinarians. This is a 9‑month, full‑time, non‑tenure‑track, benefits‑eligible position at the Assistant or Associate level in Veterinary Medicine located in Brookings, South Dakota.

The PPVM is a collaborative 2+2 veterinary education program in partnership with the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Each year, a cohort of 20 students begins the professional DVM curriculum at SDSU before transitioning to the University of Minnesota for clinical training. Our small‑cohort model fosters meaningful faculty‑student engagement, individualized mentorship, and active, laboratory‑based learning. Faculty benefit from strong curricular alignment and ongoing collaboration with University of Minnesota colleagues to ensure rigor, innovation, and clinical relevance.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available for this position.

This is a tripartite faculty position with responsibilities in teaching, scholarly activity, and service, with primary emphasis on providing expertise in animal health and welfare, clinical skills, and student professional development in the veterinary curriculum.

• Deliver engaging instruction in companion animal health within an integrated, systems‑based curriculum.
• Participate in and support clinical skills laboratories, integrating animal health knowledge with procedural training and clinical application.
• Mentor pre‑veterinary and veterinary students in academic development, career exploration, and professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with clinical faculty to ensure alignment with University of Minnesota curricular objectives.

• Veterinary education scholarship and innovation.
• Curriculum development and instructional design.
• Mentorship of student scholarly projects.

• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees.
• Contribute to program development and accreditation‑related activities.
• Engage in professional service at the regional or national level.
• Support recruitment, outreach, and pre‑veterinary engagement initiatives.

• DVM or equivalent degree by start date of appointment.
• Small animal clinical experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Five years relevant clinical experience in companion animal general practice.
• Experience teaching at the collegiate level.

SD State offers a wide range of exceptional benefits including medical, dental, flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6 % matching, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state‑sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state‑supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land‑grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment.

Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact the Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688‑4128.

For questions on the position, contact Dr. Lisa Lunn at (605) 688‑6645 or Lisa.

Lunn.