Assistant or Associate Professor in Veterinary Clinical Pathology

Ontario University Athletics; Guelph; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pathobiology at the University of Guelph invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Veterinary Clinical Pathology. Candidates should hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and a PhD, with board certification essential. The role includes teaching and establishing a research program. The university is recognized for its excellence in veterinary education and research.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching veterinary clinical pathology is an asset.
• Demonstrated potential to establish a competitive research program.

Responsibilities

• Teach DVM and graduate students through lectures and experiential learning.
• Collaborate with anatomic pathologists and conduct diagnostic work.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

PhD in Veterinary Clinical Pathology

Job description

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Assistant or Associate Professor in Veterinary Clinical Pathology

Location:

Guelph, CA, N1G 2W1

Primary Category Page: Faculty, Librarian and Veterinarian

Requisition ID: 502

Position Title / Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor in Veterinary Clinical Pathology (Two Positions Available)

Department: Pathobiology

Position Description:

AD24-33 (Updated January 27, 2025)

The Department of Pathobiology at the University of Guelph invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Veterinary Clinical Pathology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

The candidates should hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent veterinary degree, along with a PhD or equivalent advanced graduate training in veterinary clinical pathology. Board certification or eligibility for certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ECVCP) is essential. Experience in teaching veterinary clinical pathology is an asset. Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated potential to establish a competitive research program, evidenced by high-quality publications and prior grants, suitable for funding from Canadian and international agencies. The research should be appropriate for mentoring undergraduate, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers.

The Department of Pathobiology at the Ontario Veterinary College is recognized for excellence in mammalian and comparative pathology, infectious diseases, and immunology. The successful candidate will join a team of researchers and educators in clinical and anatomic veterinary pathology, with collaborative projects across the university and globally. More information is available on the department’s website.

The incumbents will teach DVM and graduate students through lectures, discussions, and experiential learning. The clinical pathology faculty and trainees collaborate closely with anatomic pathologists, sharing case discussions in a shared microscope room. Diagnostic work is conducted in partnership with the University of Guelph Animal Health Laboratory (AHL), which includes experienced board-certified clinical pathologists and laboratory technologists.

The department is located in a modern, well-equipped facility with advanced research and diagnostic laboratories, including a flow cytometry suite and hemostasis testing lab. The university also has a large veterinary teaching hospital, oncology center, and initiatives in translational medicine, with access to research stations and a level-2 animal isolation facility.

Salary and rank are negotiable, based on experience and qualifications.

The University of Guelph is a prominent employer in Guelph, a city of approximately 144,000, located about an hour west of Toronto. The university is ranked among the top in Canada, with a strong focus on research, teaching, and community impact. The Ontario Veterinary College is among the top veterinary schools globally.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed starting March 3, 2025, until the positions are filled. Interested applicants should submit a single PDF containing: (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) two-page research plan, (4) one-page statement on diversity and inclusion, and (5) contact info for three references. Send applications to:

Dr. Brandon Lillie

Chair, Department of Pathobiology

Ontario Veterinary College

University of Guelph

Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

Date Posted: 07/29/2024
Deadline: 03/02/2025 or until filled

This position is represented by the UGFA. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.

The university recognizes obligations outside of work that may impact achievements and respects privacy regarding such disclosures.

We acknowledge the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Métis peoples, and seek to foster respectful relationships.

We promote a culture of inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups to enhance diversity.

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