The Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (AUCVM) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position in small animal nutrition at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will devote their time to instruction (clinical and didactic; 50%) research (45%), and service (5%). The candidate will be expected to establish a collaborative research program and support the college’s research in metabolic diseases and intestinal microbiomics. Opportunities for research collaborations also include the Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Program, the Scott-Ritchey Research Center, and the Canine Performance Sciences Program. Classroom and laboratory teaching responsibilities will include the instruction of professional students and opportunities to interface with graduate students and house officers across multiple disciplines. Clinical service will include consultation on nutrition cases in Auburn’s Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. Teamwork is highly valued and candidates are expected to demonstrate institutional engagement that includes service to committees, working groups, and professional organizations.

Applicants should have a strong track record of innovative research, a commitment to the educational mission of the department and college, excellent communication skills, and an enthusiastic approach to collaborative efforts.

A generous start-up package will be available commensurate with scholarly needs and academic profile of the individual. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with approximately 160 faculty members in the CVM and more than 1,500 faculty members in a wide range of disciplines at Auburn University.