Clinical Track Assistant or Associate Professor - Anatomic Pathology

Job Description

The Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a clinical-track faculty position in anatomic pathology, with the rank of assistant or associate professor. The candidate will join a team of eight board-certified anatomic pathologists. Duties will include:

a) Providing diagnostic pathology service (including surgical biopsy and necropsy duty) for Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services (ViTALS) and histopathology service for the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Animal Health Laboratory Services
b) Teaching in the DVM professional program
c) Training pathology residents, which includes teaching in graduate-level pathology courses and participating in histopathology rounds
d) Engaging in independent or collaborative research

Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services (ViTALS) is an AAVLD-accredited diagnostic laboratory whose clients include the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and veterinary clinics in the surrounding region. Evidence of a research and publication track record is encouraged, ideally in a research focus area of the college which includes:
Infectious diseases,
Inflammatory/regulatory disorders (including cancer),
Translational/regenerative medicine,
Epidemiology/disease Investigation.

There will be opportunities to develop independent and collaborative research programs within and outside the College of Veterinary Medicine, including at various life sciences-oriented institutes.

Required Qualifications

-DVM or equivalent
-ACVP/ECVP board eligible

Preferred Qualifications

-ACVP/ECVP board certification
-A PhD in the area of biomedical sciences

Pay Band

Faculty; Salary

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Salary; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40, or as needed

Review Date

5/5/2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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