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Anatomic Pathologist Position

Job Description

The Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL), Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine at University of Missouri is seeking a qualified candidate for an anatomic pathology position. This full-time faculty appointment will be hired at the level of either NTT Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience, qualifications and career aspirations. The VMDL is the only full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians in the state of Missouri. The VMDL is a Level I Lab of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network and Tier I Lab of FDA Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN). The VMDL is composed of eight diagnostic service sections: anatomic pathology, avian pathology, bacteriology, clinical pathology, histopathology/immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, serology and toxicology. The anatomic pathology section currently has six pathologists. The successful candidate will share responsibilities in teaching of veterinary professional and graduate curricula, training residents, providing diagnostic service with the team of anatomic pathologists, participating and supporting MU research community.

Title: Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor, FTE: 1.0

Term of Appointment: 12 months

Tenure Status: NTT (clinical)

Type: Ranked

Home Department: Veterinary Pathobiology/Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab

Responsibilities:

1) Teaching: 0.5 – 0.6 FTE. Responsibilities include teaching parts of the general pathology and systemic pathology to veterinary professional students, teaching post-mortem examinations to veterinary students rotating through the VMDL, training anatomical pathology residents, participating in clinical rounds and journal clubs.

2) Diagnostic Service: 0.3 – 0.4 FTE. The major commitment of this position is to provide comprehensive diagnostic services to University of Missouri (MU) Veterinary Health Center (VHC), non-MU veterinary clinics, animal industry, government agencies, livestock owners and companion animal owners. Responsibilities include performing postmortem examinations and biopsy evaluations and providing consultation to clients. Diagnostic service is fully integrated with clinical teaching. The pathologist in this position is expected to develop and/or maintain strength in at least one of the following subspecialty areas: neuropathology, oncopathology, GI pathology, and/or food animal pathology.

3)  Research: 0.05-0.1 FTE. Collaborating with other faculty members in the research community to develop and maintain an active scholarly program. If the individual has sufficient research background and credentials to be appointed on the tenure-track, it is anticipated their research will lead to extramurally funded research programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidate must possess a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent) and ACVP board certification (at least have passed Phase I Exam).

Candidates for an associate clinical professor appointment should have a record of excellence in anatomical pathology teaching, diagnostics and a documented record of scholarship.

Application Materials

Interested individuals should submit a letter of intent stating career goals and current expertise, diversity and inclusion statement, a curriculum vitae, and the names, mailing addresses, and contact information for three references.

Application materials and CV must be submitted online at https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job

Please contact Dr. Kei Kuroki, search committee chair, with any questions.

Email: kurokik@missouri.edu

Phone: (573) 882-6811

Application Deadline

Screening and review of applications shall begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving  the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

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The University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL) is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory and Missouri’s only laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. The VMDL is a Level I Lab of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, Tier I Lab of the FDA Veterinary Laboratory Response Network, and a National Poultry Improvement Plan authorized lab. The VMDL maintains an effective quality assurance and quality control program.

The VMDL has formal anatomical pathology, clinical pathology, and clinical microbiology training programs. The VMDL faculty hold academic appointments in the Departments of Veterinary Pathobiology and Veterinary Biomedical Sciences. The director is administratively responsible to the dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine for the overall operation of the laboratory and its multiple missions of public service, teaching, research and continuing education/extension.

The VMDL faculty and staff work diligently to provide relevant, timely and cost-effective diagnostic services to our clients and to create a positive learning environment for our students and residents. In 2021, the VMDL processed approximately 55,756 accessions and performed more than 162,000 diagnostic tests. The diagnostic service was utilized by veterinarians and owners in 105 counties in Missouri and 43 US states and Canadian provinces.

About the MU VMDL

The VMDL is a full-service laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD). The VMDL provides in-depth laboratory diagnostic support to veterinary practitioners, livestock and poultry industry interests, companion animal interests, wildlife conservationists, scientists utilizing animals in their research throughout the university, state and regulatory officials, and clinicians of the MU Veterinary Health Center.

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