Instructor in Medicine

Cornell University

Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Position Overview

The Department of Population Medicine & Diagnostic Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University invites applications for a Clinical Instructor faculty position in the Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program (MSMP). This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track appointment.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have experience in population health management for companion animals, high-quality/high-volume spay/neuter, and clinical practice in a shelter setting.

Primary responsibilities will include providing clinical service through teaching to include:

• Clinical instruction of interns and veterinary students
• Didactic teaching in rounds and classes
• Clinical outreach through a shelter medicine rotation to animal shelters

The Clinical Instructor will oversee students and interns providing medical care to shelter animals, including:

• In-shelter animals
• Foster animals
• Urgent care patients presenting for surrender to the SPCA

Additional services may be provided to low-income owners through collaboration and grant programs.

The Clinical Instructor will perform, instruct, and oversee shelter medicine and common surgical procedures, including:

• High-quality, high-volume spay/neuter procedures
• Dentistry
• Enucleations
• Amputations
• Other procedures

The Clinical Instructor may oversee students providing medical care and performing surgery on the Primary Care Surgery (PCS) service at Cornell’s Small Animal Community Practice.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree with at least 2 years of clinical experience. Experience in a shelter environment is required.

Completion of a Shelter Medicine Internship or Residency is preferred.

Program Information

The MSMP is comprised of five full-time and one part-time faculty veterinarians, and the program is supported by three experienced licensed veterinary technicians (LVT), a program coordinator, and two interns.

For clinical work, we partner with a local shelter full-time and provide regional clinical support. Additionally, our consultation service engages regionally and nationally through both remote and onsite collaborations.

About Cornell University

Located in Ithaca, the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, Cornell University is a globally recognized center for discovery, academic leadership, and service and is an exceptional place to work and study.

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will create a climate that attracts students of all races, nationalities, and genders. We seek candidates who will contribute to a collegial environment, strive for academic and service excellence, and help us to build diversity through a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is $80,000–$120,000 and will be commensurate with academic credentials and experience.

Application Information

For more information about the position, please contact:

Dr. Jessica Reed
Email: jmr428@cornell.edu

Prospective candidates should upload their application materials, including:

• A personal statement summarizing shelter and teaching experience
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Applications should be submitted to:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31286

Completed applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning December 1, 2025, until the position is filled.