Assistant/Associate/Professor of Practice (Pathology Supervisor)

Davis-Thompson Foundation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a faculty role focused on veterinary pathology. The Pathology Supervisor will provide leadership and diagnostic service for the pathology section, including necropsy, biopsy, and cytology, and coordinate the clinical year rotation.

The position requires versatility, diagnostic pathology expertise, and a passion for teaching, with cross-team collaboration across laboratory sections in a biosafety-conscious

Qualifications

• DVM degree required and ACVP/ECVP certification or eligibility.
• Proven leadership experience in a diagnostic pathology setting.
• Strong teaching and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the pathology section including necropsy, biopsy, and cytology services.
• Coordinate the veterinary diagnostic clinical year rotation.
• Manage a small team of pathologists and cross-trained technicians.
• Ensure testing meets client needs and compliance with biosafety and quality systems.
• Lead teaching in clinical instruction and coursework development.

Skills

Leadership

Diagnostic pathology

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

DVM

ACVP/ECVP board certification or eligibility

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Practice (Pathology Supervisor)

University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine

DVM with ACVP/ECVP board certification or eligibility

Closing Date

None

Description

The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine (UA-CVM) invites applications for a faculty position with a focus on veterinary pathology. The Veterinary Pathology Supervisor provides leadership, oversight, and diagnostic service for the pathology section of a veterinary diagnostic laboratory, encompassing necropsy, biopsy, and cytology services, as well as coordination of the veterinary diagnostic clinical year rotation. This position requires versatility, expertise in diagnostic pathology, a strong interest in solving complex veterinary diagnostic cases, and a passion for teaching. The role operates within a highly collaborative environment, working across laboratory sections to ensure integrated, non-siloed diagnostic services.

The Pathology Supervisor ensures that testing meets the needs of internal and external clients, including state and federal regulatory agencies. Responsibilities include management of a small team of pathologists and cross-trained technicians, with an emphasis on fostering collaboration, technical development, and operational excellence. Teaching responsibilities center on clinical instruction, including development of clinical coursework, instruction in necropsy, and coordination with other laboratory sections to support comprehensive training.

Work is performed in BSL-2 and BSL-2+ laboratory environments. Strict adherence to biosafety, biosecurity, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems are essential.

Anatomic pathologist preferred, but clinical pathologists are also welcome to apply.