Faculty Position in Anesthesia and Pain Management

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University invites applications for an assistant or associate professor of anesthesia and pain management. The successful candidate will contribute to pre-clinical and clinical teaching in the DVM program, provide anesthesia and pain management services in the Foster Hospital for Small Animals (FHSA) and in the Hospital for Large Animals (HLA), mentor residents, and engage in research and scholarly activity. The position is based in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (LACS), which is home to the anesthesia and pain management faculty team. The position is eligible for appointment with continuous term and the appointment may be in the professor (unmodified) or clinical professor track, depending on the interests and qualifications of the successful candidate.

The position emphasizes excellence in DVM student instruction and resident mentoring. Faculty are expected to assist with pre-clinical didactic, clinical skills, and anesthesia skills teaching, specialty board review sessions, journal club, and other aspects of resident training, including supervision of resident research projects.

The successful candidate will join a team of three faculty members, two residents, and 15 highly skilled anesthesia technicians, including three Veterinary Technician Specialists in Anesthesia & Pain Management, further strengthening our clinical expertise and teaching capabilities. There are also three part-time technicians and a neurology-specific technician supporting the service. The FHSA and HLA are fully equipped, multi-specialty academic hospitals, offering referral services and 24/7 emergency care. The anesthesia section values its strong working relationships with all hospital services and seeks a colleague who shares this collaborative spirit. This teamwork helps optimize patients' medical status before anesthesia and supports continuity of care across services. The FHSA caseload is primarily dogs, cats, and exotic species, with approximately 35,000 cases per year. The HLA caseload is primarily equine, with 15% camelids and small ruminants, and serves approximately 2,000 cases per year.

Expectations for scholarly activity depend on whether the appointment is in the professor or clinical professor track. Candidates appointed to the professor track are expected to develop an independent or collaborative research program in a relevant area. Outstanding opportunities exist to establish clinical and translational research collaborations with investigators across Tufts University, throughout the New England medical community, and nationally or internationally. Clinical research is strengthened by resources such as the Clinical Research Shared Resource (provides clinical trials support), the Comparative Pathology and Genomics Shared Resource, the Animal Resources Division, and university-wide support structures including the Clinical and Translational Science Institute. All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly activity to ensure they remain current in their discipline.

Time allocation typically includes 24-32 weeks devoted to clinical activity, 5-14 weeks to scholarly activity, approximately 4-6 weeks to formal educational activities, and 3-4 weeks to administrative responsibilities. Distribution varies by rank, appointment track, school needs, and the candidate's interests and expertise. Vacation and university time off total approximately five weeks annually.

Candidates must hold a DVM degree (or equivalent) and have completed an American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) or European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA) residency. Board certification by the ACVAA or ECVAA is required at, or no later than two years following the date of hire. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage a busy clinical caseload and effectively balance multiple responsibilities within an academic environment. Enthusiasm for teaching and a demonstrated commitment to educational excellence are essential. Candidates for an unmodified appointment must have demonstrated or show the potential and interest to develop an active, funded independent or collaborative research program. Evidence of scholarly activity and research interests that complement existing departmental or school strengths is considered an asset.

Strong communication skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment are required. Applicants must be eligible for licensure in Massachusetts.

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2026 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing their qualifications, clinical experience, scholarly interests, and teaching experience. In the cover letter, please also address your strengths and experiences in fostering an inclusive environment in the areas of teaching, research, and/or service. Applicants should provide the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references.

The salary range for assistant professors is $124,000 to $186,000. The salary range for associate professors is $131,000 to $219,000. Tufts University is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation that reflects each candidate's experience, expertise, responsibilities, and performance. The pay offered within the posted range will be determined based on a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the individual's education and experience, discipline, rank, internal equity, and budgetary considerations.

Salary will be commensurate with experience, and the appointment may be made in either the clinical or unmodified track, depending on the interests and qualifications of the applicant. Application materials should be submitted through the Interfolio link (https://apply.interfolio.com/197325). Questions about the application process may be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Carlos Pinto, at Carlos.Pinto@tufts.edu.

Cummings School is situated in Grafton, MA on a 600-acre pastoral campus, forty-five minutes west of Boston and next door to Worcester, the second largest city in Massachusetts. A virtual tour of the campus is available here. There is a regional rail service stop adjacent to campus and easy access to cultural and sporting events. The campus is a short drive from beautiful beaches, mountains, and other unique features of New England. The area is a hub of biotechnology and higher education. The K-12 education system is excellent. Housing is readily available close to campus or in any number of surrounding towns. Links to faculty policies and procedures and human resources benefits can be found here.