Back to Listings Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor for Ruminant Health Research Veterinary Pathobiology Location Canyon, Texas Open Date 3/24/2026 Position ID 178645 Description The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) at Texas A&M University (TAMU) and Texas A&M AgriLife Research are seeking qualified applicants for one (1) full-time, 11-month academic appointment at the rank of tenure-track,
assistant professor in ruminant health research. This position has an expected start date January 1, 2027. The primary goal of this position is to strengthen food‑animal production by conducting applied research in ruminant health relevant to the beef and dairy industries of the Texas High Plains. Priority health issues may include bovine respiratory disease in beef and dairy cattle or mastitis and metritis in dairy
systems; emerging diseases in either beef and dairy cattle; digestive disorders; interactions between the rumen and lung microbiomes; antimicrobial use in production systems; transboundary ruminant parasites and other pathogens in food animals; and other conditions affecting ruminant health and productivity. The individual selected for this position will join a successful team of colleagues working within the
Veterinary Education, Research and Outreach (VERO) Program (https://vetmed.tamu.edu/vero ), an exciting collaborative initiative in the heart of a highly productive animal agricultural region. To advance the future of agriculture and food‑animal health in the region, The Texas A&M University System, including Texas A&M University and West Texas A&M University (WTAMU), has invested significantly in new facilities in
Canyon, Texas. These include the VERO building, WTAMU’s Agricultural Sciences Complex, and the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. The campus is further strengthened by the newly opened Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center, featuring state‑of‑the‑art laboratories and modern research spaces. The successful applicant will be a key member of the growing VERO team, working with
other university leaders, agency staff and faculty, and industry partners in guiding the development and growth of this novel initiative. The successful applicant will have access to cattle-feeding research facilities at Nance Ranch (WTAMU) and at Bushland, TX (Texas A&M AgriLife Research/USDA-Agricultural Research Service). The successful applicant will report jointly to the Head of the Department of Veterinary
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