Overview:
The Department of Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences (VCLS) in the Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine (USU CVM) is seeking applicants who are board-certified in anatomic pathology and have an interest in pursuing board certification in clinical pathology for a professional practice assistant professor faculty position. This is a fiscal year appointment, in a non-tenure track position that includes 60% teaching, 35% clinical diagnostic service, and 5% service. The clinical diagnostic service is provided through the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UVDL). The UVDL is a cooperative effort by USU and the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and is accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD). Evaluation of candidates will begin August 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date January 2, 2026.
The candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of veterinary professionals by delivering anatomic pathology and clinical pathology instruction in the new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree curriculum. In this capacity, the candidate is also expected to develop and implement innovative teaching methodologies, assessment tools, and evaluation criteria to measure veterinary students’ mastery throughout the program’s entirety. The candidate will also contribute to additional curriculum activities associated with their expertise.
The USU CVM was founded in 2022 and received a letter of reasonable assurance of accreditation from the AVMA COE in 2025. The CVM will admit its inaugural class of 40 students in the fall of 2025 and support a class size of 80 veterinary students in subsequent years.
This position is eligible for excellent benefits, including 13 paid holidays, 22 vacation days/year, a 50% undergraduate tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages, and a generous 14.2% contribution to retirement. In addition, up to 4 days/month may be used for consulting work. View more information here: Summary of Benefits.
Responsibilities:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• DVM or equivalent degree
• Board certification in anatomic pathology by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the European College of Veterinary
• Pathologists (ECVP)
• At least one year of experience as a veterinary anatomic pathologist and diagnostician
• Demonstrated experience teaching anatomic pathology to veterinary students
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a team member in a collaborative setting
• The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to ensure clear interactions with clients, colleagues, and the veterinary healthcare team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD degree
• Demonstrated experience assisting with instruction of clinical pathology to veterinary students
• Demonstrated experience training pathology residents pursuing ACVP board certification
  Required Documents:
  Along with the online application, please attach:
  1) Curriculum vitate to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
  2) Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
  3) Statement of teaching philosophy and methods to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
  4) Names and contact information of three professional references
  Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
  Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience ADA:
  Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.
  College/Department Highlights:
  The Professional Practice Assistant Professor of Beterinary Pathology/Clinical Pathology will be joining the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at an exciting point of transformation. In 2022 the state of Utah approved the creation of a full four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program at USU. The CVM has received approval through its accrediting agency, the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education, to admit its inaugural class of 40 students in the fall of 2025, and cohorts of 80 veterinary students in subsequent years. The new college is the only veterinary medical education program in Utah. The CVM is dedicated to providing top-tier education and training to the next generation of veterinarians. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, innovative teaching methods, and a commitment to excellence in veterinary care. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of veterinary medicine.
  University Highlights:
  Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.
  USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.
  Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU’s commitment to perseverance and achievement.
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• updated 02/2025

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES FOR TEACHING:

• Provide anatomic and clinical pathology instruction in the new DVM degree curriculum.
• Train veterinary pathology residents and graduate students.
• Develop and coordinate a 1-month diagnostic medicine rotation for 4th-year veterinary students

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC EXTENSION SERVICE AT THE UVDL:

• Pursue and obtain board certification in clinical pathology with the ACVP within five years. Time will be allowed for clinical pathology training and board preparation.
• Perform veterinary diagnostic laboratory duties as a pathologist and veterinary medical diagnostician.
• Provide medical interpretations of data generated by laboratory technicians in your section and summarize cases wherein laboratory data is generated from more than one section.
• Document laboratory medical findings by photographic and written reports.
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, laboratory findings to submitting veterinarians, animal owners, public health officials, and regulatory personnel.
• Provide pathology support to USU researchers.
• Demonstrate scholarship in veterinary laboratory diagnostic medicine by publishing case reports, reviews, etc. in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in maintaining laboratory accreditation.
• Perform additional duties that support the overall mission of the UVDL.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SERVICE:

• Contribute to the department, college, university, and profession through service (e.g., serve on graduate student, curriculum, hiring, and admissions committees)
  Qualifications: