Description
Tenure Track Faculty Position
Assistant Professor of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Don B Huntley College of Agriculture
Salary Range: $97,020 - $111,360
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn-by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.
The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.
Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility, and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor’s degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university is linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our Principles of Community can be found here.
The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains and deserts. For additional information about the university, please visit www.cpp.edu, and for more about faculty life, please see YourLife@CPP.
Student Population. California residents comprise the majority (96%) of applicants to undergraduate programs at Cal Poly Pomona, and 41% of new students were transfers in Fall 2022. 57% of Cal Poly Pomona students are first generation, 70% receive financial aid, and 44% qualify as Pell-eligible. The university enrolls a diverse student body that identifies as 53% Latinx, 22% Asian, 14% White, 3% Black, 2% International, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown and less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Native Pacific Islander and less than 1% Native American Indigenous. Thirty-nine percent of the student body were STEM majors with the top enrolled programs including psychology, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, biology and computer science.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Cal Poly Pomona is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Pomona, excellence is built on talent, merit, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Don B Huntley College of Agriculture:
The Huntley College of Agriculture was founded in 1938 and is the second largest by enrollment of five agricultural colleges in California. It is the sole provider of comprehensive agricultural programs focusing on the needs of the $1 trillion Southern California economy and its 21 million people. The College provides a unique integrative approach to agricultural education that recognizes the strong disciplinary interdependencies related to professional orientation and culture, basic societal needs, lifestyles, and social and environmental responsibility. The College is well positioned to meet the expanding demand for qualified graduates in highly specialized fields within the agricultural, food, fiber, ornamental, and animal industries. With an enrollment of over 2,100, which has grown over the last decade, the College has evolved in step with changing urban agricultural education needs. The faculty recognizes the need for change and has continued to develop a vision for its future.
College distinctions include:
- One of four California State University campuses sharing dedicated state funds for the Agricultural Research Institute
Largest four-year degree-granting College of Agriculture Hispanic Serving Institution in the U.S.
Second largest accredited animal health science program in North America
One of the largest animal and veterinary science undergraduate programs in the U.S.
The only department-based apparel program in California and one of only 13 nationwide to be endorsed by the American Apparel & Footwear Association
$8 million state-of-the-art urban agriculture facility, AGRIscapes
Home of the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center
For further information, visit the College website at: https://www.cpp.edu/agri/
Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
The Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department offers a four-year curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science with subplans in Pre-veterinary Science/Graduate School, General Animal Science and Animal Health Science. The Pre-veterinary Science/Graduate School subplan meets requirements for admission to most schools of veterinary medicine, related medical technical fields, and for graduate study in animal nutrition, meat science, animal breeding and animal physiology.
Animal Health Science major is a program accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA). Graduates from the program are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE). Students who pass this exam are then able to be licensed as a veterinary technologist (RVTg). We aim to maintain a VTNE pass rate of 90% or above.
The department maintains 330 acres of range land and 100 acres of irrigated pasture. Livestock includes a breeding herd of Angus and Angus Crossbred cattle; the Kellogg Arabian horses; flocks of purebred Rambouillet and Suffolk sheep, goats, and a herd of various commercial breeds of swine.
Position description:
Teaching: Tenure-track faculty position focused mostly on teaching, providing instruction in the Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department, Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture, for undergraduate courses in the Animal Health Science (AHS) major. The AHS major prepares students to become registered veterinary technicians with a curriculum focused on veterinary nursing. Applicants are expected to teach broadly in the curriculum, including performing surgery for the capstone surgery course, and be well versed in current and best practices in the industry. The AHS program provides extensive hands-on experiences for students and requires clinical and practical veterinary knowledge from the faculty.
Research/Scholarship: The new faculty member will conduct research/scholarly activities commensurate with their area of expertise and seek collaborations with faculty or external organizations (e.g., veterinary industry).
Service: Committee service to the Department, College and University will also be expected. The new faculty member will participate in departmental service including curriculum development, program assessment and development, student recruitment and retention, service to the college and university.
Minimum requirements include:
- DVM or equivalent.
Evidence of collaborative work and willingness to work with and collaborate with research faculty and work in partnership with animal units and centers.
Expertise in veterinary medicine with an emphasis on small animal medicine/surgery
The ability to conduct research in applicant’s area of expertise.
Excellent interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for teaching students.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Licensure in California as a DVM or be able to obtain a license by hire date
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
Three or more years of clinical veterinary experience.
Demonstrated experience supervising and training veterinary support staff.
Experience in teaching at the university level.
Clinical experience working with large animals, horses, exotics and/or laboratory animal species.
Successful scholarship, including research and grant writing experience.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence. Evidence should be provided in the Teaching Philosophy Statement.
Conditions of Employment:
Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Out of State Employment: In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. It is also expected that tenure-line faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.
Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Application Process: A completed application will consist of:
- Cover letter that describes your interest in the position, relevant experience/interests and addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description.
A current curriculum vita comprised of at least those elements specified on the application form that also includes the names, titles, email address, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position. Note that finalists for the position will be required to provide three recent letters of recommendation/reference.
Teaching Philosophy statement (2 page max) that addresses Cal Poly Pomona’s commitment to excellence in education (see above).
A completed Cal Poly Pomona application form. Application for Academic Employment (faculty searches) can be found at the following location: http://www.cpp.edu/~jobs/
Unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required of finalists); and finalists for the position will be required to provide three recent letters of reference
Finalists for the position will:
- be required to provide official transcripts for highest degree before the on-campus interview.
be required to provide three letters of reference dated within the last two years.
Final candidates being interviewed are expected to make a presentation discussing candidate’s creative work and clinical experiences, and a teaching demonstration to faculty that includes interaction with students.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Cal Poly Pomona is unable to sponsor H-1B employment visas at this time.
The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than February 15, 2026.
Please direct inquiries to jsohn@cpp.edu
Applications accepted only via PageUp—online application portal—for University hires.
