"Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology"

Department:

CVM Academic Affairs OPFL

Position Category:

Faculty

Job Description

The Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology is a full-time faculty position responsible for teaching, research, and service in the field of veterinary medicine with a particular focus on clinical pathology. Faculty in this role are expected to foster student learning, participate in research or scholarly activity, and engage in service to the profession and community. The position carries primary responsibility for teaching pre-clinical and clinical pathology courses and laboratories, contributing directly to the mission of the University and the College of Veterinary Medicine

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree.
• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Florida

Preferred Qualifications

• Residency training, advanced degree, and/or specialty board certification in clinical pathology.
• Previous teaching experience in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated record of research, scholarly activity, or professional contributions.
• Veterinary clinical or diagnostic experience

Campus:

Orange Park Florida

Posting Number:

F01588P

Job Open Date:

01/12/2026

Job Close Date:

06/30/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Job Duties

• Develop and deliver graduate-level courses, classes, and laboratory sessions in veterinary clinical pathology and other assigned areas
• Utilize team-based learning and other active-learning strategies to promote engagement, critical thinking, and diagnostic decision-making
• Create instructional materials, including learning videos, handouts, and presentations, aligned with curricular objectives
• Establish and maintain course goals, objectives, and outcomes for lectures, laboratories, and other learning activities
• Uphold high standards of intellectual integrity and academic excellence in all teaching activities, ensuring that course content is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant
• Prepare, administer, and grade assessments, in coordination with Academic Affairs staff, that measure student achievement of learning outcomes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student grades, evaluations, and performance
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students to support their academic development and diagnostic competence.
• Participate actively in College and University committees, meetings, and assigned initiatives
• Support the development of institutional, program accreditation, and other required regulatory activities
• Develop and/or engage in research or scholarship in clinical pathology that enhances teaching, advances diagnostic science, and contributes to new knowledge consistent with OPCVM's mission and research expectations
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary research projects and grant applications
• Mentor students in scholarly inquiry and research skill development
• Maintain professional veterinary licensure as appropriate for responsibilities of the role
• Complete required continuing education as mandated for all OPCVM faculty by the Florida Commission for Independent Education and other relevant licensing, credentialing, or regulatory bodies
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional growth
• Foster professional relationships with peers, students, diagnostic service partners, other academic programs, and external stakeholders to advance the College's mission
• Engage in interprofessional and community-based educational programs that contribute to veterinary medicine and animal health
• Promote respect for knowledge, inquiry, and academic discourse within the College
• Perform duties in support of the College's and University's mission and evolving needs

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