Assistant Professor-Clinical Pathology

Assistant Professor-Clinical Pathology

Kansas State University

The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University seeks an enthusiastic clinical pathologist, who is a collaborative team player at the assistant professor level. The KSVDL 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, 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 KSVDL 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 routine services such as interpretation of cytology, hematology, chemistry, and urine samples, and consultation with clinicians, house officers, and veterinary students defeat. 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. 

This position is required to be performed on‑site
. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

• 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.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and evidence of effective teamwork.
• Will be required to pursue Kansas veterinary licensure through the Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners.
• 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.

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

Salary commensurate with experience.

Closes February 1, 2026.

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Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Higher Education