Assistant/Associate Professor - Anatomic Veterinary Pathologist 

Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology 

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences 

Colorado State University 

Fort Collins, CO 80523 

Position Description 

The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine and  Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, is seeking an anatomic veterinary pathologist for a  tenure track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The position involves a 50%  commitment to service activities of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and a 25% commitment to  teaching and 25% commitment to research activities (negotiable) in the Department. The Veterinary  Diagnostic Laboratory is an AAVLD-accredited, full-service laboratory. Service responsibilities are shared  among nine pathologists from the Department. The Diagnostic Laboratory receives animals and surgical  specimens from veterinary practitioners, animal owners, the Colorado Division of Wildlife, and the  Veterinary Teaching Hospital. It also functions as a training site for veterinary students and pathology  residents. 

Teaching commitments include practicum teaching during the necropsy laboratory rotations for  veterinary students and pathology residents and hospital surgical biopsy rotations for pathology  residents and graduate students. Didactic classroom teaching in the undergraduate, graduate and/or  professional veterinary medicine curricula of the department also is part of the commitment. 

Involvement in a collaborative research program is an expectation. Preference will be given to persons  with interests and expertise to collaborate with the college’s established Programs of Research and  Scholarly Excellence (PRSE). These are the Infectious Disease Research and Response Network, Cancer  Biology & Comparative Oncology, the Animal Reproduction & Biotechnology Laboratory, the  Musculoskeletal Research Program, and the Molecular, Cellular, & Integrative Neurosciences Program. 

Qualifications 

Qualifications for this position include a DVM degree or equivalent and advanced training in anatomic  pathology. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, an  interest in applied pathology, pathology training, and research experience in collaborative  investigations. 

PhD in a discipline related to biomedical sciences, American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP)  board certification is preferred although board eligible candidates will be considered. 

To Apply 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, for full consideration, applications  should be received by the deadline date of August 23, 2021. 

Applicants should submit the following online at 

https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/89830 (1) a letter indicating their interest, professional goals,  teaching philosophy, research interests and qualifications for the position; (2) a statement on your  experience with and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; (3) current curriculum vitae; (4) and  the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. 

References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.