The Pathobiology Department, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a
tenure-track faculty position.
POSITION: Anatomic Veterinary Pathologist, Tenure-Track
RANK: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications include D.V.M. degree (or equivalent), Ph.D. degree in
veterinary pathology or an allied discipline, and Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary
Pathologists. Although applicants with board-eligibility are invited to apply, hiring will be dependent on
Diplomate status by the start date.
Desired qualifications include a record of research scholarship and excellence in didactic classroom or
small group instruction. The candidate must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication
skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the anatomic pathology
service (necropsies of in-hospital cases, biopsies from both in-house and mail-in sources), train residents
and graduate students, teach in the professional curriculum, and contribute to the research mission of the
College.
ACTIVITIES: Research programs exist in aquatic pathobiology, molecular virology and bacteriology,
molecular diagnostics, food safety, pathogen detection, basic and applied immunology, parasitology,
platelet pathophysiology, molecular genetics, oncology, pathogenetic mechanisms of infectious diseases,
embryo-pathogen interactions, epidemiology, poultry pathology, and neuropathology. In addition to
research, diagnostic services in the department include anatomic and clinical pathology, parasitology,
microbiology, virology, and molecular diagnostics. University core facilities support advanced microscopy
and imaging, laser capture microdissection, multispectral imaging, in vivo imaging, and flow cytometryFACS. In addition, through institutional collaboration with the Hudson-Alpha Institute for Biotechnology, a
full array of genomic sequencing and functional genomic technologies is available.
APPOINTMENT: Starting salary and appointment will be commensurate with professional and academic
credentials and experience.
ABOUT THE CITY: Auburn is a small, friendly university town located on the beautiful plains of eastern
Alabama, about 50 miles east of Montgomery, Alabama's capital, and 115 miles southwest of Atlanta,
Georgia. Other nearby cities are Birmingham (110 miles northwest) and Columbus, Georgia (35 miles
east). The Gulf Coast of Florida is about four hours away by car. Auburn enjoys a warm and sunny
climate with mild winters. It has excellent health and recreational facilities and a low crime rate.
Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment
opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected
veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by
applicable law.