"Comparative Pathology Assistant/Associate Professor, Academic Clinician, Pathobiology Dept"

Job Description

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Open Date: Oct 24, 2025
Deadline:

The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pathobiology, Comparative Pathology Core (CPC), welcomes applications for a full-time Anatomic Pathologist at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in the Academic Clinician (AC) track. The position involves an 80-90% commitment to service activities for the CPC and a 10-20% commitment to teaching. The main effort for this role will be to focus on the current CPC's service activities and expand the capabilities of the core in the specific field of immunodiagnostics, study design, and interpretation. Additional responsibilities include the teaching of students during Diagnostic Services clinical rotation, as well as the supervision and education of Anatomic Pathology trainees. Salary and rank will be commensurate with the candidate's training and experience. The search committee will begin considering applications immediately.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidates' duties and responsibilities will include:

• Provide comparative pathology expertise and further developing the capacity of the CPC.
• Supervise immunohistochemical staining and other diagnostics for the CPC and PennVet Diagnostic Lab.
• Assist in training pathology residents and the education of interns and veterinary students.
• Teach veterinary students during their core curriculum, including didactic, laboratory, and one-on-one teaching as needed.

The successful candidate will play a major role in providing veterinary pathology expertise through the CPC to serve the broad biomedical research community across the UPenn campus. The main goal of the CPC is to provide expert pathological characterization of experimental animal models to fulfill the growing needs of UPenn investigators performing in vivo studies as part of their basic and translational research endeavors. To accomplish its mission, the CPC offers the expertise of board-certified veterinary pathologists and access to a state-of-the-art pathology laboratory. Bridging the divide between natural and experimental diseases, the CPC investigates the disease processes of domestic and experimental animals and their translational value for specific human conditions.

The research community at the University of Pennsylvania is unparalleled, comprising four undergraduate, twelve graduate and professional schools, eleven biomedical graduate groups, and various academic and research divisions. Our faculty enjoy collaborations with the University of Pennsylvania Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, Abramson Cancer Center, Wistar Institute, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Additional information on the department may be found at: https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/academic-departments/pathobiology.

The University of Pennsylvania offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes multiple options for retirement savings and tuition benefits for the candidate's spouse or dependent children. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in a vibrant urban environment with an abundance of cultural resources, including music, art, theatres, and fine dining (www.upenn.edu/life-at-penn/philadelphia). Philadelphia offers easy access to New York and Washington, DC. Additionally, Wissahickon Valley Park, Valley Forge National Park, and many more recreational amenities are within minutes of the city for the nature enthusiast.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent degree.
• Board certified in veterinary anatomic pathology ACVP or ECVP.
• A proven expertise in comparative pathology.
• A strong interest in immunodiagnostics.
• Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset to foster a team approach to teaching, research, and service.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following online: (1) a letter indicating their interest in comparative pathology, professional goals, teaching philosophy, and qualifications for the position; (2) current curriculum vitae; (3) the names, affiliations, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/176316