Asst./Assoc./Full Professor Animal Welfare Science

### Working/Functional Title

Asst./Assoc./Full Professor Animal Welfare Science

### Position Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University invites applications for a tenure system or fixed-term faculty appointment in animal welfare science at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor, depending on qualifications and experience.  

The position will incorporate a mix of teaching, research, outreach, and academic service responsibilities. The teaching responsibilities involve delivering comprehensive, species-spanning animal welfare and behavior education throughout our professional veterinary curriculum. This includes the design and development of animal welfare course content, courses, and mentoring students in animal welfare projects. The role also entails advising our veterinary student team in the Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest. The research duties are to conduct independent and/or collaborative research that is relevant to the college and our stakeholders and becomes recognized both nationally and internationally for its contributions to advancing animal welfare.  

The college has three internal departments: Large Animal Clinical Science, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, and Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation. The research direction of the successful candidate will determine in which of these departments she/he/they will be appointed.  

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University stands at the forefront of veterinary education, research, and service. Our faculty, staff, and students are driven by a shared desire to advance animal health and wellbeing through our missions to learn, discover, heal, and protect. At the heart of our college is the belief that the success of our faculty is integral to the excellence of our educational programs and the impact of our research. We provide robust support systems, including professional development opportunities, innovative teaching resources, and formal mentoring, to ensure our faculty can reach their full potential.  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The mission of the college is to be inclusive as we learn, discover, heal and protect. We, as a College, aim to identify, attract, and retain talented students, faculty, and staff reflective of the diversity of the populations in our state, the nation, and the world. Our academic, scholarly, and service roles, considered separately and collectively, form the foundation of an inclusive culture that is committed to respecting, nurturing, and advancing all individuals.

CVM Core Value of Diversity

We are committed to promoting the principles of equal opportunity and multiculturalism where all individuals are valued, respected, provided opportunity to flourish and open doors in their pursuit of excellence. We encourage and welcome our community to share ideas with us surrounding opportunities to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

The Colleges vision is to be the destination for teaching, innovation, care, and service. Six goals, backed by specific strategies, guide our organization as we move forward. Read more at  to learn about the MSU College of Veterinary Medicines goals, strategies and progress.

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