Assistant Professor in Comparative Disease Computation and Artificial Intelligence (Tenure Track)

Position Summary

The Department of Pathology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia invites applications for a nine-month tenure track faculty position with a focus on AI. This position will be tenure track at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The selected candidate will be expected to establish a dynamic, externally funded research program and to contribute significantly to the Department’s research mission through collaborative efforts with other faculty. Areas of interest include AI-driven image analysis and computer vision for digital histopathology, integration of multimodal data (e.g., imaging and molecular), AI-driven genomics and multi-omics analysis, and generative AI in disease modeling.

The successful applicant will join a team of 21 anatomic pathologists, 5 clinical pathologists, and 3 primary research faculty in addition to a motivated group of anatomic and clinical pathology residents, and graduate students. The Department is committed to excellence in teaching that spans undergraduate, professional, graduate, and resident programs. High quality diagnostic necropsy and surgical pathology services are provided to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital as well as to pet owners and food animal producers in the State of Georgia.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are asked to submit the following: 1) a detailed curriculum vitae, 2) a cover letter (maximum 3 pages), which should contain the candidate’s research statement, and may also include their teaching and/or diagnostic service philosophy, and 3) the names, titles, and contact information for three professional references who will submit confidential letters of recommendation at the applicant’s request. Candidates are encouraged to identify their strengths/experiences in these areas as it relates to research, teaching, and/or service in their cover letter.

All application materials must be received by April 30, 2026, to ensure full consideration but will be accepted until the position is filled.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Elizabeth Howerth (howerth@uga.edu), Chair of the Search Committee or Dr. James Stanton (jbs@uga.edu), Interim Head of the Department of Pathology.