Clinical or Tenure-track Assistant or Associate or Full Professor – Anatomic Pathology

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Position Title:
Clinical or Tenure-track Assistant or Associate or Full Professor – Anatomic Pathology

Appointment Type:
Faculty

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Veterinary Pathology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University (ISU), located in Ames, Iowa, invites applications for a full-time, clinical-track or tenure-track faculty position in Anatomic Pathology. The qualifications, documented experience, and interests of the selected candidate will determine appointment rank.

Position responsibilities include a primary commitment to service and teaching. The department has a busy and expanding biopsy service with submissions from the ISU Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC) as well as practicing veterinarians in the surrounding region. The department provides a complete necropsy service for the wide range of species submitted to the ISU small and large animal clinics. These necropsy cases provide material for instructing senior veterinary students and pathology residents in necropsy techniques and lesion interpretation. The department has a strong commitment to teaching and the successful candidate is expected to actively participate in the teaching mission of the department, which offers courses in anatomic pathology and pathology-related disciplines to undergraduate, professional (DVM), and graduate students. The candidate is expected to advance the discipline of anatomic pathology through creation and dissemination of new knowledge and participating in collaborative research by providing expertise to faculty who would benefit from the insights and expertise of an anatomic pathologist.

For an individual on the clinical track, scholarly activity would include publishing case series and case reports and/or participating in collaborative research. For appointment in the tenure-track, collaboration and expertise resulting in peer-reviewed publications is expected. Research areas in the department include, but not are limited to, animal models of human disease, infectious diseases, carcinogenesis, toxicology, host-pathogen interactions, parasitology, educational scholarship, and comparative pathology. Candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level will have documented evidence of scholarship, teaching, and clinical service appropriate for the rank.

The successful candidate will also have a collegial, collaborative attitude and willingness to participate in all levels of student education. The candidate will be highly self-motivated, innovative, and will possess excellent communication skills including experience connecting with a broad audience. Furthermore, the candidate will demonstrate professional maturity with a leadership style that contributes to a positive culture, and have a compassionate and empathetic nature towards the clients and patients of the ISU LVMC. All faculty and staff members are expected to interact in a collegial and professional manner and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree
• Successful completion of an Anatomic Pathology residency training program through the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP) or Japanese College of Veterinary Pathologists (JCVP) and eligibility to sit for 2025 Phase II Certifying Exam of the ACVP/ECVP/JCVP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in diagnostic pathology including biopsy and necropsy with companion animal, production animal, and equine pathology
• Experience in anatomic pathology teaching (didactic and/or laboratory setting)
• Research experience commensurate with rank (publications, grants, graduate student mentorship)
• Certification in Anatomic Pathology from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, European College of Veterinary Pathologists, or Japanese College of Veterinary Pathologists.
• MS or PhD or equivalent degree in Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology, Virology, Education, or other related veterinary fields.

Department & College Description

The Department of Veterinary Pathology currently has 6 ACVP board-certified anatomic pathologists, 3 ACVP board-certified clinical pathologists, 2 parasitology faculty and 1 post-doctorate parasitologist (2 board-certified by ACVM), and the home department for 2 administrative PhD educational specialists (https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vpath/faculty-staff/faculty-staff-directory). The department includes students pursuing MS and PhD degree programs in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and parasitology with residency training for board certification, and interdepartmental degree programs (https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vpath). A strong collaborative environment exists between the different colleges and departments at Iowa State University. The clinical pathology section provides diagnostic services for the Veterinary College Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC), the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, regional and national veterinarians, and animal health related research.

As the nation’s first public veterinary school, Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine takes pride in its heritage while shaping the future of veterinary education, research, and diagnostic service/professional practice. The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to the enhancement of the health and well-being of animals and human beings through excellence in education, research, professional practice and committed service to the State of Iowa, the nation and the world. The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center is a state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital that provides specialized high-quality care and comprehensive medical and surgical services for companion and large animals throughout Iowa and surrounding states.

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible by learning in a welcoming and supportive environment, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make an impactful difference.

Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted one of the best college towns in the nation.

ISU College of Veterinary Medicine Employment Opportunity Profile

Department & Unit Website:

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vpath

Proposed Start Date:
June 1, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2. Letter of Application/Cover Letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications of the job posting, including a statement of teaching

3. Contact Information for Three References

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Todd Bell at toddbell@iastate.edu

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:
March 3, 2025

Posting Close Date:
April 6, 2025

Job Requisition Number:
R16517