Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Clinical Pathology

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS seeks multiple clinical pathologists at the assistant professor level to join the KVDL and DMP. The role combines diagnostic service with teaching and scholarly work, including residency program development.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative pathology team and support resident and student education while advancing diagnostic practice and clinical investigations on-site in Kansas.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree for accreditation purposes.
• Board certification or eligibility in ACVP or ECVP suitable for pathology specialization.
• Must be able to obtain Kansas veterinary licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic service 65-80% of time including cytology, hematology, chemistry interpretations and clinical consultations.
• Contribute to teaching, residency program development and student mentorship.
• Collaborate with veterinary clinicians, interns and residents on scholarly activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Diversity & inclusion

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

ACVP/ECVP board certification or eligibility

Job description

About This Role

The Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University seeks multiple enthusiastic clinical pathologists, who are collaborative team players at the assistant professor level.

The KVDL is a full-service, AAVLD-accredited laboratory, offering a complete range of diagnostic services for all species. The DMP is comprised of faculty with expertise in pathology, virology, immunology, infectious disease, epidemiology, toxicology, and parasitology. All faculty, including this position, contribute to training of veterinary students, graduate students, and post-doctoral trainees, interns and residents. The candidate will join a pathology team of clinical and anatomic pathologists, technologists, and interns. The candidate will be a co-leader in building our clinical pathology residency program and serve as a resource to medical technologists in the state-of-the-art KVDL clinical pathology lab. All percentages are negotiable depending on the candidate’s career aspirations. This position usually carries an appointment of 65-80% diagnostic service, including all routine services provided by the clinical pathology lab, such as interpretation of cytology, hematology, chemistry, and urine samples, and consultation with clinicians, house officers, and veterinary students. The remaining appointment is divided between teaching (continuing education, outreach, mentoring of residents and interns, and instruction of senior veterinary students) and other scholarly activities. Opportunities exist for collaborative and clinical investigative research. The chosen candidate is expected to follow the KVDL quality management system documents and processes and the AAVLD Standard. Information regarding the directed service/teaching/research/scholarly activity opportunities within KVDL and DMP is available on our web sites (www.ksvdl.org) and (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology (www.k-state.edu).

About Us

The University is a comprehensive land-grant institution located in Manhattan, KS; a community of approximately 52,000 situated in the scenic Flint Hills. The region boasts several federal and regional centers including NBAF (National Bio and Agro defense Facility), CEEZAD (Center of Excellence for Emerging Zoonotic Animal Diseases), ABADRU (Arthopod-borne Animal Diseases Research Unit), SRI (Biosecurity Research Institute), CEVBD (Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases) and the Johnson Cancer Research Center, representing potential areas for collaboration. Manhattan, KS, nicknamed "Manhappiness," consistently ranks as one of the top college towns in the nation offering a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities in a friendly and progressive community.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in veterinary medicine (DVM, VMD, or equivalent)
• Board certification or board-eligibility in the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP)

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, evidence of effective teamwork, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community
• The chosen candidate for the position will be required to pursue Kansas veterinary licensure through the Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners
• The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references

Application Window

Applications close on: 12/31/2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.