Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Health Programs

About the role

The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a Veterinary Clinical Pathologist position in the Health Programs (HP) Faculty Appointment System (clinical track).

Responsibilities

• Review samples and write reports in the diagnostic laboratory.
• Train residents and develop diagnostic assays.
• Provide outstanding professional diagnostic service for the CVM Veterinary Medical Center (VMC), private veterinary general practitioners, specialty clinics, and other MSU VDL clients.
• Contribute to the education of DVM students and pathology residents.
• Participate in scholarly activity related to the diagnostic mission of the clinical pathology section and the MSU VDL.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
• Board certification or eligibility by the American or European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP or ECVP).
• A strong commitment to providing outstanding professional diagnostic service.
• Cultural and social competence and excellent written and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with flow cytometry is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.
• Interest in developing commercial assays for the flow cytometer.
• Opportunities for collaborative research in comparative medicine and One Health.

Benefits

• One month of vacation in 12 months (22 working days) plus 2 personal observance days and approximately 12-14 university holiday days/year.
• Competitive retirement plan with a 10% university match for a 5% employee contribution.
• Health insurance and access to optional insurance at discounted university rates.
• Spartan Child Development Center waitlist preference.

Pay

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Faculty are not scheduled to be on call for diagnostic service in the evenings or overnight. There is an expectation to cover diagnostic service during one out of every 7 weekends and one out of 7 university holidays (i.e., taking turns with the other 6 faculty members).