Assistant or Associate Professor of Anatomic Pathology

Description

The University of Tennessee invites applications for a full-time faculty appointment as Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist in the Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine in Knoxville. The position will be offered at the rank of assistant or associate professor, in either a tenure or clinical (non-tenure) academic track, dependent on the individual’s qualifications and goals. The successful candidate will join a team of 7 anatomic pathologists in sharing diagnostic services, teaching, resident training and scholarship in support of our College’s academic programs and referral hospital. The anatomic pathology service has a robust and diverse case load derived from our veterinary medical center, referring veterinary clinics, a large felid sanctuary, the Knoxville Zoo, local wildlife, etc., providing abundant opportunities for teaching, discovery and scholarship in a highly collegial and collaborative environment.  https://vetmed.tennessee.edu/vmc/dls

We are seeking candidates who can make meaningful contributions to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. 

The successful candidate is expected to provide high quality diagnostic service, participate in resident training, teach in the veterinary curriculum, and engage in scientific discovery commensurate with their research effort allocation.  Teaching responsibilities include didactic lectures in the pre-clinical curriculum and instruction of 4th year veterinary students during their pathology rotation.  The specific service, teaching, and research effort allocation is flexible, depending on the candidate’s interests and expertise.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have: (1) a DVM (or equivalent degree), preferably from an AVMA accredited institution; (2) board certification in anatomic pathology from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP), or the European College of Veterinary Pathologists, or eligibility to complete the ACVP board certification examination in 2022; (3) excellent verbal and written communication skills; and (4) the ability to work well with others in a collegial, team atmosphere. Teaching experience is desirable, but not required.  A PhD and/or postdoctoral experience in a relevant field of biomedical research is also desirable, particularly for those interested in developing an independent research program.

 

Application Instructions

For consideration, please apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/97666 and include: 1) letter of intent, including professional interests and goals, 2) current curriculum vitae, and 3) names and contact information (including email addresses) of three professional references.

Informal inquiries are welcome and may be directed to:
Ms. Donna Longmire
Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee
2407 River Drive, Rm A201
Knoxville, TN 37996-4543
Email address: longmire@utk.edu

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone 865-974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.