Assistant/Associate Clinical Track Professor in Anatomic Pathology

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Clinical Assistant Professor Job Summary: The Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, is seeking candidates for a clinical-track anatomic pathology faculty position. There is a 60% expected effort for clinical diagnostic biopsy and necropsy service/clinical teaching, with variable percentage distributions for teaching pre-clinical veterinary students, collaborative research, and academic service responsibilities. The selected individual will participate heavily in the training of anatomic pathology residents and 4th year rotations students. They will also contribute to the professional student instructional program in the discipline-integrated OnWard curriculum. Involvement may include organizing or facilitating active learning exercises, laboratory exercises, and asynchronous didactic materials, including optional development of focused elective courses. Teaching is centered on collaborative efforts between basic scientists and veterinary clinicians of multiple disciplines. The individual also may contribute to other courses in the veterinary, undergraduate, or graduate student curricula. The position is open for applicants at the assistant and associate professors’ levels. The minimum requirements for the selected candidate include a DVM or equivalent, ACVP or ECVP board certification, and licensure or eligibility for licensure in Wisconsin. Two years of post-residency experience in diagnostic pathology, research experience and/or a PhD, as well as a demonstrated strong interest and experience in training pathology residents are preferred. Department of Pathobiological Sciences the School of Veterinary Medicine and the University provide outstanding collaborative research opportunities. In addition, our anatomic pathology section has a long-standing collaboration with the Milwaukee County Zoo. The city of Madison and surrounding area are home to a large and very active community of veterinary and human pathologists from both UW (e.g., Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, Research Animal Resources and Compliance Center, and School of Medicine and Public Health) and non-UW entities (e.g. National Wildlife Health Center, Labcorp, and Inotiv), and there are many opportunities to interact with members of this community, both socially and professionally. The University of Wisconsin Veterinary Clinic opened a $130 million veterinary teaching hospital in the spring of 2024, providing state-of-the-art clinical and research facilities. The School of Veterinary Medicine was ranked in the top 5 in 2025 by US News and World Report. A midsized city with big-city energy, Madison offers diverse cultural and outdoor attractions locally and within a 1-4-hour drive to Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis. Key Job Responsibilities: Department: School of Veterinary Medicine Department of Pathobiological Sciences Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000 Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles of Assistant Clinical Professor and Clinical Associate Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications for the finalist. Required Qualifications: DVM (or equivalent) required ACVP or ECVP boards required Preferred Qualifications: MS, PhD, or double board certification desired Education: Applicants must possess the DVM/VMD or equivalent degree and ACVP or ECVP board certification. They should have a minimum of residency experience in diagnostic anatomic pathology and be eligible for Wisconsin licensure. How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click on the “I am a current employee” button or “I am not a current employee” button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: • a cover letter with a brief description of your experience in the field of anatomic pathology and commitment to clinical and teaching excellence (residents, veterinary students) • a detailed curriculum vitae • names and contact information for three professional references. In addition, please request that each of your three referees send a letter of recommendation directly to the Search Committee at pbs-admin@vetmed.wisc.edu. IMPORTANT: Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents into the one attachment field. It is important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. The deadline for full consideration is December 22, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. 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