Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor of Veterinary Anatomy

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 clinician-educator who is passionate about inspiring the next generation of veterinarians.

This is a 9-month, full-time, clinical (non-tenure-track), benefits eligible position at the Assistant or Associate level with a specialization in Veterinary Anatomy located in Brookings, South Dakota.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a tripartite faculty position with responsibilities in teaching, scholarly activity, and service, with primary emphasis on anatomy and clinically integrated instruction in the professional veterinary curriculum.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging instruction in veterinary gross anatomy, comparative anatomy, and neuroanatomy within an integrated, systems-based curriculum.
• Teach radiographic anatomy and collaborate with faculty to strengthen structure–function correlations.
• Participate in and support clinical skills laboratories, integrating anatomical knowledge with procedural training and clinical application.
• Lead and supervise dissection laboratories, prosections, and specimen-based teaching in a small-cohort environment.
• Mentor pre-veterinary and veterinary students in academic development, career exploration, and professional growth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• DVM or equivalent degree by start date.
• Experience teaching at the collegiate level.
• Small animal clinical experience sufficient to contribute to clinically integrated teaching and clinical skills laboratories.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Formal training and/or documented experience in veterinary gross anatomy, comparative anatomy, and/or neuroanatomy.
• Experience teaching radiographic anatomy.
• Experience with cadaver preparation and preservation techniques and specimen curation.