Assistant​/Associate Professor, Veterinary Ophthalmology

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University invites applications for a 12‑month, tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professor in Veterinary Ophthalmology. This position will be based in the Department of Clinical Sciences on the Veterinary Health Campus at Colorado State University. The Ophthalmology Service at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of ocular and vision‑threatening conditions across species.

The service is supported by modern clinical facilities, a strong and diverse referral caseload, and an experienced multidisciplinary support team, offering an excellent environment for clinical service, teaching, and professional collaboration.

Teaching

• Teach and mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including course and curriculum development.
• The faculty member will provide hands‑on clinical instruction to third‑ and fourth‑year DVM students, supervise ophthalmology residents and small‑animal interns, and deliver didactic and laboratory instruction in the DVM curriculum. This level of effort is essential to maintaining required instructional hours, ensuring competency‑based training, and meeting accreditation expectations.

Research

• Conduct and publish research, pursue external funding, and contribute to scholarly advancement in the field.
• Tenure Track, Assistant Professor – expected to create and implement an impactful, independent research program.
• Tenure Track, Associate Professor – expected to either bring and continue or create an impactful, sustainable independent research program.

Clinical Service & Outreach

• Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community in support of CSU’s mission.
• The position includes 18‑24 weeks of clinical service annually within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, supporting direct patient care, specialty consultations, emergency coverage, and professional outreach to referring veterinarians statewide and beyond. Clinical effort directly supports hospital caseload capacity, appointment availability, and revenue generation.

Pre‑employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires). Work authorization visa sponsorship may be available based on the specific situation for the selected final candidate. A signing bonus may be considered for successful candidates.

Assistant Professor:

• The approximate commitment to clinical responsibilities will range from 18 – 24 weeks.
• DVM or equivalent veterinary professional degree.
• Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology or European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ECVO).

Associate Professor:

• The approximate commitment to clinical responsibilities will range from 18 – 24 weeks.
• DVM or equivalent veterinary professional degree.
• Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology or European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ECVO).
• Evidence of maintaining research efforts with a track record of productivity.
• 5 years of experience at the Assistant Professor rank or equivalent.

• Experience in instruction of DVM students.
• Experience with mentorship of clinical residents, graduate students, and other specialists in training.
• Evidence of dedication to the advancement of the field of veterinary ophthalmology.
• MS or PhD and/or evidence of success in developing and or maintaining an independent research program including acquisition of funding and publications.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications of the position and a current resume by full consideration date of 11:59 pm (MT) on Monday August 10, 2026. Applications must be submitted through Workday; email or mail‑in applications will not be accepted. This position will be open until filled.

Assistant Professor – $145,000 – $157,500

Associate Professor – $165,500 – $178,000

Cover Letter, Resume/CV