"Professor of Practice Poultry Health Veterinarian"

Professor of Practice Poultry Health Veterinarian

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Veterinary Medicine

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: P2294F

Job Description Summary

The Department of Pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University is seeking applications for the position of Professor of Practice Poultry Health Veterinarian. This will be a term appointment, annually renewable as Professor of Practice. Applications received by February 1, 2026 will receive optimal consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be expected to serve as expert and resource on the healthcare and wellbeing of poultry, primarily for the Alabama poultry industry to include integrators, growers, and allied industries. Providing state and regional leadership through development of a nationally recognized extension program in poultry health will be undertaken. For this, he/she will interact and collaborate with numerous stakeholders including poultry industry veterinarians and personnel, allied industry veterinarians, the Alabama Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System, and the State Veterinarian's office to identify problems and provide practical solutions to health issues affecting the Alabama poultry industry. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in research and scholarship, primarily through relationship building and correspondence among the aforementioned stakeholders and research- and extension-oriented faculty in the Department of Pathobiology, the Department of Poultry Science, the National Poultry Technology Center, and related disciplines. The successful candidate will also contribute to the instruction of residents in the American College of Poultry Veterinarians training program in the Department of Pathobiology and the Alabama State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include an earned DVM, VMD or equivalent from an accredited institution and documented experience of working with commercial poultry at the time the appointment begins. The successful candidate must possess excellent written and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all stakeholders in the Alabama poultry industry at the time of employment.

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.

Desired Qualifications

Board certification by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians is desired.

Applicants who have a minimum of 10 years of veterinary experience in the poultry health industry will be highly considered.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must apply for the position by visiting the link: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/54015 and attach the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, a research plan, a letter of intent describing vision for developing the Poultry Health Program, including Auburn University, the State Diagnostic Lab, and the Poultry Industry. When prompted during the on-line process, please provide names, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references. Only complete application materials will be considered. To ensure consideration for the position, applicants are encouraged to apply by end of business on January 31, 2026. The search will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to: Dr. Paul Walz, Search Committee Chair, Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Alabama 36849-5540; email: walzpau@auburn.edu.

Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/

Salary Range: 150,000-160,000

Open Date: 01/07/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

References required for this position?: Yes

If yes, minimum number requested: 3