Veterinary Anatomic Pathology

Lyon College; Cabot (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a non-tenure track veterinary anatomic pathology faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, based in Cabot, Arkansas. The appointee will design and deliver pathology instruction, focusing on diagnostic reasoning and integration with clinical medicine.

We seek a collaborative educator with terminal degree (DVM/MD/PhD) and advanced training in veterinary pathology, who will mentor students, contribute

Qualifications

• Terminal degree such as DVM (or equivalent), MD, and/or PhD, with advanced training in veterinary anatomic pathology.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver anatomic pathology instruction using a blended learning model, integrating lectures, microscopy, necropsy, and case discussions with digital tools.
• Teach core content in gross pathology, histopathology, organ system pathology, mechanisms of disease, and clinical pathologic correlation.
• Engage students across classroom, laboratory, necropsy, microscopy, and simulation-based environments to support diverse learning styles.
• Contribute to curriculum integration and innovation, linking pathology with clinical medicine and foundational sciences.
• Participate in student assessment, feedback, and remediation to ensure high standards of morphologic interpretation and critical thinking.
• Mentor students in scholarly activities related to pathology, education, or innovation.
• Maintain teaching excellence through ongoing professional development and engagement with advances in pathology and diagnostics.
• Contribute scholarly work including educational innovation, diagnostic scholarship, research, and presentations.
• Provide service to the institution and profession through committees and outreach.

Education

Terminal degree (DVM/MD/PhD) with advanced training in veterinary anatomic pathology

Job description

Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Faculty Position – Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine

The Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine (LCSVM) invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We seek a collaborative, forward-thinking educator who is excited to redefine how anatomic pathology is taught and learned, honoring the discipline's foundations while leveraging modern educational tools to deepen understanding, diagnostic reasoning, and long-term retention.

This position will be based at the new Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine in Cabot, Arkansas. The LCSVM is co-located with Cabot Animal Support Services (CASS).

All faculty positions will be non‑tenure track within a rolling contract system in a flexible environment that rewards creativity, innovation, and risk taking, individually and collectively.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and deliver anatomic pathology instruction using a blended learning model, integrating traditional lectures, microscopy, necropsy, and case discussions with technology‑enhanced approaches such as digital slides, virtual microscopy, simulation, and case‑based learning environments.
• Teach core content in gross pathology, histopathology, organ system pathology, mechanisms of disease, and clinical pathologic correlation, emphasizing diagnostic reasoning and clinical relevance.
• Engage students across multiple settings including classroom, laboratory, necropsy suite, microscopy lab, and simulation‑based environments to support diverse learning styles and promote active learning.
• Contribute to curriculum integration and innovation, working collaboratively to vertically and horizontally link pathology with clinical medicine and foundational sciences.
• Participate in student assessment, feedback, and remediation, ensuring graduates meet high standards for morphologic interpretation, critical thinking, and professional competence.
• Mentor students in scholarly and creative activities related to pathology, diagnostics, education, or innovation.
• Maintain teaching and disciplinary excellence through continuing professional development and engagement with advances in pathology, diagnostics, and educational methodology.
• Contribute scholarly work that may include educational innovation, diagnostic scholarship, research, authorship, presentations, or entrepreneurial initiatives.
• Provide service to the institution and profession through committees, leadership, outreach, and engagement with professional organizations.

Expectations for All Faculty

• Advance LCSVM's mission to reimagine veterinary education through creativity, collaboration, and student‑centered teaching.
• Foster a learning culture that values intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning, while sustaining each student's passion for the veterinary profession.
• Apply principles of andragogy and pedagogy to support adult learners in a rigorous professional curriculum.
• Build inclusive, collegial relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Comply with institutional policies and contribute to shared governance and program development.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree such as DVM (or equivalent), MD, and/or PhD, with advanced training in veterinary anatomic pathology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board eligibility or certification in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology.
• Advanced degree, such as Master of Science and/or doctoral degree.
• Prior teaching experience in a veterinary or medical school.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic, diagnostic, or professional settings.
• Record of scholarly activity in pathology, diagnostics, education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and/or biomedical research.

Lyon College does not discriminate with respect to the hiring of applicants or with respect to the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. It is the continuing policy of Lyon College to comply with any applicable state and federal law regarding equal employment opportunities.