Cornell University, Department of Clinical Sciences
(posted 2026/01/30, listed until 2026/07/30)Position Description
Faculty Position in Farriery The Department of Clinical Sciences with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University invites applications for a Farrier. The successful clinical candidate will be expected to: •Provide Farrier services to the patients at the Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital working closely with veterinarians to manage routine and complex cases for primarily horses but also small ruminants and pigs •Provide Farrier services to Cornell University horses at the Equine Park •Provide Farrier services to local equine clients •Function as the Course Leader and primary instructor for the Farrier Program, a 16-week program (3x per year) for those with initial farrier skills wanting to improve •Develop a course syllabus, content, and assessments Instruct veterinary students throughout the curriculum and extra-curricularly on management of hoof disorders of the horse •Didactic lectures and interactive sessions •Provide 2-week elective farrier rotation for veterinary students •Cadaver and live-horse laboratories •Assist with Student Chapter of the AAEP Farrier Short Courses •Teach in equine elective courses •Sports Medicine, Health Management Rotation, Lameness •Perform collaborative research on disorders of horses •Educational outreach both locally and regionally The successful candidate will have: •Associate Degree Animal Science or Bachelor’s degree a plus •Specialized training (such as American Farrier’s Association Certified Journeyman Farrier, Therapeutic Endorsement, International Association of Professional Farriers, Accredited Farrier, APF I), or minimum 5 years professional experience with multiple breeds and uses of horses •Therapeutic farriery, i.e. partnering with veterinarians to execute therapeutic shoeing recommendations for medical cases, collaborating with veterinary clinics •Evidence of continuing education for the past 5 years Preferred •Experience teaching, i.e. presenting clinics, presentations to professional and/or lay audiences, engaging and teaching students in a clinical and/or classroom setting. Cornell is in Ithaca on the shores of Cayuga Lake in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. Ithaca is a vibrant city with art museums, theaters, and a diverse selection of restaurants. It is within driving distance of several large metropolitan centers, award-winning wineries, and downhill skiing areas. Ithaca is a nature-lovers paradise with ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Easy campus-to-campus bus transportation allows one to explore or develop collaborations in NYC while enjoying the “Ithaca is Gorges” lifestyle. For more information, go to: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments/clinical-sciences/employment- opportunities or contact Dr. Gillian Perkins, Chair of the Search Committee at gap7@cornell.edu. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- A letter of intent describing your educational, teaching and clinical experience, why you are interested in pursuing this simulation fellows
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
Further Info:
College of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Clinical Sciences
Clinical Programs Center C3-513
Ithaca, NY 14853