Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Anatomic Pathology

About This Role:

The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (http://www.ksvdl.org/) and Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology (https://www.vet.k-state.edu/academics/dmp/), College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented and collaborative anatomic pathologist at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Requirements include a DVM or equivalent degree and ACVP board certification or board eligibility. Applicants with ACVP board certification and/or graduate training (MS or PhD degree) will be given preference.

Position responsibilities are flexible depending on the professional interests of the successful candidate and could range from 70% directed diagnostic service with 30% research /teaching, to 50% directed diagnostic service with 50% collaborative research service. Our diverse and busy diagnostic service duties include necropsy, mail-in and biopsy case management with timely communication of results to clients, didactic and experiential teaching of veterinary and graduate students, and training of anatomic pathology residents. KSVDL has a large and diverse caseload, which includes companion animal, all types of livestock, exotic/zoo species, wildlife, and poultry. Collaborative research opportunities include pathology support of KSU or external investigators, BSL-2 and BSL-3 agriculture animal containment experiments in support of two national Centers of Excellence, the Center of Excellence for Emerging Zoonotic Animal Diseases (http://www.ceezad.org) and the Center on Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (https://www.k-state.edu/cezid).

The successful candidate will join a growing community of scientists affiliated with KSU and federal and regional centers including the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (https://www.usda.gov/nbaf), the Arthropod-borne Animal Diseases Research Unit (https://www.ars.usda.gov/plains-area/mhk/cgahr/abadru), and the Biosecurity Research Institute (https://www.bri.k-state.edu/).

Manhattan, KS is a vibrant university city that offers a high quality and reasonable cost of urban or rural lifestyle, with great opportunities for outdoor recreation, dining, cultural opportunities, university athletics, great public schools, all with close proximity to larger urban centers.

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent degree
• ACVP board eligibility

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Applicants with ACVP board certification and/or graduate training (MS or PhD degree) will be given preference

  
  

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Letter of application that includes a statement of career goals
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Letters from three professional references

Review of Applications Begins:

Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For additional information contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Brandon Plattner (blplattner@vet.k-state.edu, 785-532-5650).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.