Description

The University of Tennessee invites applications for a full-time faculty appointment as Veterinary Clinical Pathologist in the Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences (BDS) at the College of Veterinary Medicine in Knoxville. This position is offered as tenure-track or clinical-track at the rank of assistant or associate professor, dependent on the individual’s qualifications. Effort allocation is negotiable, depending upon the candidate’s interests.

The successful candidate will join a team of three other clinical pathologists in providing diagnostic service, scholarship, veterinary student teaching, and resident training. There is also opportunity to contribute to graduate student teaching through the Comparative and Experimental Medicine (CEM) graduate program.

The clinical pathology service has a diverse case load derived from the college’s Veterinary Medical Center and area referring veterinary clinics; caseload includes both domestic and non-domestic species. The Clinical Pathology Laboratory includes six laboratory staff members and accessions approximately 24,000 specimens annually. The laboratory provides hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and cytology services, as well as interpretation of flow cytometric and protein electrophoresis data. The cytology caseload averages 3,200 accessions annually. In addition to clinical pathology, the BDS Department offers a full spectrum of diagnostic testing, including bacteriology/mycology, endocrinology, immunology, parasitology, pharmacology, virology, and anatomic pathology services (https://vetmed.tennessee.edu/vmc/dls).

Teaching support and infrastructure include a Master Teacher Program offered through the College of Veterinary Medicine and various programs and resources offered through the university’s Office of Information Technology’s Instructional Support program. In addition, multiple faculty development programs and resources are available via the Office of the Provost.

Research support includes full access to well-equipped University core facilities in advanced microscopy and ultrastructural imaging, DNA sequencing, and biological and small molecule mass spectrometry, genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, among others. Advanced computing and modeling expertise are available through the University, NIMBioS, and in conjunction with nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Start-up packages commensurate with the effort allocation in research will be provided.

The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. Qualified applicants must have: (1) a DVM (or equivalent) degree; (2) board certification in clinical pathology from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP), the European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP), or the European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ECVCP), or eligibility to complete board certification examination in 2023; (3) excellent verbal and written communication skills; and (4) the ability to work well with others in a collegial, team atmosphere. Preference will be given to candidates having a MS, PhD and/or postdoctoral experience in a relevant research field with a track record of publications and research funding; and/or to candidates with teaching experience.

Requirements

For consideration, please apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/109088 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.