The College of Veterinary Medicine s Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications for a faculty member to join our Anatomic Pathology service as a full time, clinical track faculty assistant/associate professor in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology.
The individual will participate in and support the biopsy and necropsy services and teaching activities of the Anatomic Pathology Service in the UF Veterinary Hospitals and will be expected to develop and participate in collaborative research. Teaching responsibilities will involve didactic and clinical training of professional students and residents, and opportunities also exist for graduate student mentorship and education.
The UF College of Veterinary Medicine is the seventh ranked College of Veterinary Medicine in the US and is the only one that is part of a top 10 public research university (UF is ranked nationally). The College of Veterinary Medicine is located on campus in close proximity to the College of Medicine and numerous other Health Sciences units that provide ample opportunities for translational research and collaboration. The Veterinary Anatomic Pathology service is composed of nine faculty and six residents, in addition to a robust necropsy and histology support staff. Opportunities also exist to make contributions to established veterinary specialty services, particularly the dermatopathology service. The University of Florida is proud to be part of only a few Veterinary Colleges in the country that offers a specialized veterinary dermatopathology service. This service has an outstanding caseload with a loyal clientele, working closely with dermatologists and general practitioners at UF and across the country. The goal is to continue expanding the service, attracting new clients and supporting our dermatology team in the diagnostic and research areas, fulfilling our mission to be leaders on this field. The Anatomic Pathology residency is a three-year program structured to prepare trainees for possible academic and diagnostic careers. The University of Florida Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories are comprised of dedicated individuals who strive for excellence in diagnostics to improve animal and human health.
UF aspires to provide an exceptional academic environment that reflects the breadth of thought essential to preeminence and manifests through a community of students, faculty, and staff of diverse experiences and backgrounds. The university has a student body of over 60,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students, including over 16,000 minority students, and 6,000 international students.
Expected Salary: Salary will be based upon the successful candidate s professional qualifications and experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Interest and/or experience in dermatopathology is preferred.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: All applicants for job number 532362 must apply online through Careers at UF in order to be considered for the position. For full consideration, applicants must submit the following items as a PDF file: (1) a letter outlining your clinical/diagnostic service, teaching and research experiences as well as your professional goals, (2) a current curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information for three professional references who are able to speak to all aspects of your abilities as they relate to the responsibilities of this position. These documents must be submitted online at . Inquiries regarding the position should be directed towards Dr. Aline Rodrigues Hoffmann, Search Committee Chair ( ). Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. A starting date as soon as possible or by January 2025 is preferred, although this is negotiable for well qualified applicants.
The final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at .
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
