Assistant/Associate Professor of Physiology – Veterinary Medicine

Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Montana, USA
Salary Range: $149,864 – $196,539 per year (DOE)

A new College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and is seeking innovative, collaborative educators to help build a forward-thinking veterinary program from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a student-centered curriculum focused on clinical excellence and the evolving needs of the veterinary profession.

Faculty members will work closely with interdisciplinary colleagues to design, develop, and continuously improve courses while mentoring students in a dynamic academic environment.

Primary Purpose

To enhance the knowledge, growth, and development of veterinary students through teaching, curriculum development, and scholarly activity within the Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, with a focus on Physiology.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Curriculum Development

• Deliver lectures and facilitate small group learning sessions in Physiology

• Develop, review, and update course materials

• Create and evaluate examination questions

• Contribute to curriculum innovation and continuous improvement

Research & Scholarly Activity

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in Physiology or related fields

• Engage in research aligned with CVM priority areas (e.g., One Health, Wildlife & Conservation Medicine, Climate Change, Zoonotic Diseases, Public Health)

• Mentor veterinary (DVM) and graduate students in research activities

• Develop research opportunities suitable for student participation

Service & Institutional Engagement

• Participate in Faculty Senate and departmental meetings

• Contribute to faculty evaluations and academic committees

• Collaborate across departments to support institutional goals

Minimum Qualifications

• DVM and/or PhD from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in Physiology research

• Experience with collaborative, interdisciplinary research initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, qualifications, and faculty rank

• Relocation assistance available

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • 401(k) with up to 7% employer match

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Minimum of 2 weeks paid vacation annually

  • 12 sick days per year

  • Personal days

  • 13.5 paid holidays

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of background check and drug screening

• Compliance with vaccination policies

• Ability to:

  • Communicate effectively (oral and written) in English

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels

  • Perform duties involving periods of sitting and/or standing

  • Use standard office equipment

  • Travel on occasion for meetings, conferences, or academic events