AstAscFull Professor Health Program Fixed Term
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Job Location:
East Lansing, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Working/Functional Title
Ast/Asc/Full Professor Health Program Fixed Term
Position Summary
The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications from enthusiastic motivated and highly qualified individuals to join our group offacultyin anatomic pathology within the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL)and Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation (PDI). This is a Health Programs (HP) Faculty Appointment position in Anatomic Pathology at the rank of Assistant Associate or Full Professor depending on qualifications and experience.A complete description of the Michigan State University HP system is available at successful applicant will be prepared to enhance the service teaching/training research and outreach missions of the CVM and appointment(s) will be basedattheVDL. Within both VDL and PDI formal and informal mentorship is a priority and promotion of a collegial safe and cooperative work environment where work-life balance is championed.
The successful candidate(s) will participate in the outreach mission of the laboratory the preclinical and/or clinical training of DVM students and the advising mentoring and instruction of graduate students and pathology residents. Participation in collaborative research and publication including utilization of diagnostic materials in a scholarly manner is expected. The individual will be expected to commit 50-65% time on diagnostic service (biopsy and/or necropsy). The remainder of the appointment will be tailored to the successful applicants interests and experience in teaching research outreach and administrative service.
The MSU CVM delivers innovative pre-clinical and clinical education that fosters exploration and provides knowledge in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree Program; develops the next generation of scientists through multi-disciplinary and innovative graduate programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in the Comparative Molecular and Integrative Biology (CMIB) program; and supports the mission of Michigan State University contributing to science and public health by developing new solutions to the worlds health challenges and disseminating that knowledge through scholarly and community engagement. The MSU Veterinary Medical Center (VMC)is a major referral center for companion animals and horses as well as for livestocklaboratoryzoo and wildlife species. It has outstanding veterinary medical professionals and facilities and it offers an excellent environment for professional growth and advancement in anatomic pathology.
The MSU VDL is accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians and is one of the premier veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the MSU VDL provides full-service laboratory support to the MSUVMCusing state-of-the-art facilities and equipment as well as to clients nationally and internationally.
The VDL anatomic pathology section provides surgical and molecular pathology and necropsy services for all speciesand includes 11 full-time anatomic pathologists. The surgical pathology service receives submissions from around the world withapproximately 21000 biopsy submissions in 2024. The service incorporates specialized testing and services includingoncopathology dermatopathology ocular pathology and hepatic and gastrointestinal specialties; melanoma and mast cell tumor diagnostics and prognostication; lymphoma clonality testing; automated immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization; and genetic testing. The necropsy service has large well-equipped BL2 and BL3 necropsy suites designated rooms for avian necropsies demonstration viewing areas and advanced equipment for telecommunication and digital gross 2024 this service receivedapproximately1400 capabilities includeseven IHC instrumentsto performtheextensive library of IHC testinglaser capture microdissection generation of tissue-microarrays and electron microscopy. The VDL is devoted to staying on thecutting edgeofdiagnosticsand recent investments have included movement to a green (xylene free) histology department with automated slide staining and cover slipping digital PCR and next generation addition the section has a large and well-established residency program which partners with industry andprovidesfaculty the opportunity toparticipatein training the next generation of veterinary diagnostic scientists.
Michigan State University the pioneer land-grant school is one of the top research universities in the world where veterinary science has been taught since its 1855 founding. East Lansings collegiate atmosphere is complemented by low cost of living with convenient access to large cultural centers such as Ann Arbor Grand Rapids Detroit and Chicago. East Lansing and surrounding communities provide excellentpublic addition Michigan the Great Lakes State with itsnumerousinland lakes and rivers state and national parks national lakeshores world-class golf courses and ample snowfalloffersa broad variety of seasonal outdoor recreational activities. Visit the Pure Michigan websitefor more details.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degreeas well as board eligibility or certification by the American or European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP or ECVP). The appointed individual must have a strong commitment to provide outstanding professional diagnostic service through the anatomic pathology services for our clinical colleagues within the CVM Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) as well as for private veterinary general practitioners specialty veterinary clinics and other clients of the MSU VDL.
Desired Qualifications
Advanced research training (MS PhD) is encouraged but notrequired.
We encourage applications from candidates with an interestorexpertisein production animal pathologysurgical biopsyquality assurancedigital pathologyand/ordevelopment ofin situ molecular imagingassays(immunohistochemistry in situ hybridization) but this is notrequired.
Required Application Materials
Applicants shouldsubmittheircurriculum vitaealong with the names and contact information for three professional references who will be asked to evaluate the candidates diagnostic acumen interpersonal and communication skills teaching attributes and research experience and potential. Candidates must also include a letter of intent specifying their qualifications professional experience career goals and commitment to diagnostic service.
Special Instructions
Salary and rankarecommensuratewith qualifications and experience. Informal inquiries to the Search Committee Chair VictoriaWatsonare welcome () or visit our website Review of applications will be initiated January 5 2026 and continue until the position is filled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status. To apply go to:.
Review of Applications Begins On
01/05/2026
Summary of Health Risks
Exposure to unfixed animal tissue.
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Statement
The VDL is a premier full-service fully accredited veterinary diagnostic laboratory for companion animals and horses as well as for livestock laboratory zoo and wildlife species. The VDL performs more than one million tests per year on samples submitted from across the state of Michigan the United States and more than 25 countries. It has outstanding veterinary medical professionals and facilities and is world-renowned for expertise in endocrinology and cancer diagnostics.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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