Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life-Changing Impact

Culture of Excellence

Work-life Balance

Southern hospitality

Job summary

Auburn University invites applications for a visiting assistant clinical professor of veterinary clinical pathology in the Department of Pathobiology. This 12-month, clinical-track position is a limited-term appointment in a dynamic teaching hospital setting.

The successful candidate will lead clinical diagnostic services, contribute to training residents and graduate students, and participate in didactic teaching and collaborative research across the veterinary curriculum.

Qualifications

• D.V.M. or equivalent required at start of employment.
• Residency in clinical pathology recognized by the ACVP.
• ACVP Diplomate status in Veterinary Clinical Pathology.
• Terminal degree required at employment start.
• Eligibility to work in the United States at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical diagnostic service in the Clinical Pathology Laboratory.
• Train and supervise clinical pathology residents and graduate students; teach veterinary students.
• Engage in didactic teaching and collaborative research opportunities.

Education

D.V.M. (or equivalent)

Residency in Clinical Pathology (ACVP)

ACVP Diplomate in Veterinary Clinical Pathology

Terminal degree

Job description

Overview

The Department of Pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University is seeking applications for the position of visiting assistant clinical professor of veterinary clinical pathology. This faculty position will be a 12-month, clinical-track position with a 1-year limited term. The Clinical Pathology Laboratory is located within the Wilford & Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital, facilitating open communication with clinicians and veterinary students. Diagnostic samples are submitted for evaluation from both the large and small animal teaching hospitals, outside veterinarians, the Raptor Center and a variety of researchers. Collaborating diagnostic services within the Department of Pathobiology include anatomic pathology, parasitology, microbiology, virology/serology, and molecular diagnostics. To be considered for this position, candidates must submit the following materials by October 4, 2026: curriculum vitae; letter of intent summarizing research goals and expectations; Statement of Clinical Interests

Questions about the position should be directed to: Dr. Emily Graff, Search Committee Chair, email: [e-mail]. Only candidates who have uploaded all the required documents will be considered. Additional materials may be requested at a later stage in the selection process.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for excellence in clinical diagnostic service in Auburn University’s Clinical Pathology Laboratory. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the training and supervision of clinical pathology residents and graduate students, and the clinical training of veterinary students. Opportunities for engaging in didactic training throughout the veterinary curriculum and for collaborative research are encouraged.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include:

• D.V.M. (or equivalent) at the time employment begins
• Successful completion of a residency training program in clinical pathology recognized by the ACVP
• ACVP Diplomate status in Veterinary Clinical Pathology (Dipl. ACVP – Clinical Pathology).
• A terminal degree at the time of employment.
• Candidates must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment and continue working legally for the term of employment.

Desired qualifications include:

The successful candidate should exhibit excellence in diagnostic service, small group instruction, and interpersonal communication. Experience in diagnostic test development, or scholarship of teaching and learning is desirable, but not required.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

N/A

Contract Type

Limited Term

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