Working/Functional Title

Large Animal Surgeon

Position Summary

The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, invites applications for a Tenure System or Health Programs Faculty Appointment System (HP) position in Large Animal Surgery.

Michigan State University (MSU), the nation's pioneer land-grant university, is one of the top research universities in the world. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic departments, residential colleges, and service-learning programs, MSU is a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists, alumni, and leaders.

MSU is a research-intensive university committed to intellectual leadership, excellence in fundamental and applied research, education, and service. Founded in 1855, MSU was one of the original beneficiaries of the Morrill Land Grant Colleges Act and continues to serve as a prototype for other institutions worldwide. MSU has since evolved into a world-class university with a comprehensive spectrum of programs that attract diverse and talented faculty, staff, and students. The long and distinguished tradition of public outreach at MSU complements its strength in research and teaching, and fosters positive intellectual, social, and technological development. MSU has been an elected member of the prestigious Association of American Universities since 1964 and is a member of the Big 10 Athletic Conference.

Excellence in undergraduate and graduate student education is a priority and hallmark of MSU. Each year, MSU enrolls approximately 40,000 undergraduates and 11,000 graduate and professional students. These students come from at least 130 countries, all 50 states and every county in Michigan. MSU boasts approximately 542,000 living alumni. More than 12,000 faculty and staff are employed at MSU, and its 17 degree-granting colleges offer more than 200 different programs of study. MSU is committed to international study and its study abroad programs offer 275 options in at least 60 countries on all continents. Given the extraordinary MSU multicultural environment which attracts students from all walks of life as well as from all over the world, the opportunity to interact with students from diverse backgrounds is exceptional. More than 1,400 faculty and staff are engaged in international research and teaching and the 25 internationally focused centres, institutes and offices across the University facilitate engagement and impact.

The University is committed to serving Michigan, the nation, and the world. Its distinguished history of innovative teaching, research and outreach has brought MSU worldwide recognition as a public university with global reach and impact. Notably, MSU has a longstanding record of achievement and commitment to diversity. The University offers an environment that promotes an appreciation of diversity among its faculty, students, staff, and programs.

An annual budget of more than $2 billion supports MSU activities and programs. As an international leader in scientific and engineering research and development, approximately $600 million annually in externally-sponsored research expenditures are part of the annual budget. MSU began a major program, Global Impact Initiative, in 2015 to advance research and scholarship. Over 90 new faculty have been hired in focus areas including: Computation, Advanced Engineering, Genomics, Plants/Food/Environment, Antibiotic Resistance, and Precision Medicine. With an emphasis on developing practical applications of new knowledge to address complex societal problems, MSU research is integrated with its graduate education mission and is characterized by cross-disciplinary collaborations. Current research activities extend across MSU, among campuses and institutions around the nation and the world, and involve a diversity of agencies, organizations, and industrie