About the role
About This Role
The Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University seeks multiple enthusiastic clinical pathologists, who are collaborative team players at the assistant professor level.
The KVDL is a full-service, AAVLD-accredited laboratory, offering a complete range of diagnostic services for all species. The DMP is comprised of faculty with expertise in pathology, virology, immunology, infectious disease, epidemiology, toxicology, and parasitology. All faculty, including this position, contribute to training of veterinary students, graduate students, and post-doctoral trainees, interns and residents. The candidate will join a pathology team of clinical and anatomic pathologists, technologists, and interns. The candidate will be a co-leader in building our clinical pathology residency program and serve as a resource to medical technologists in the state-of-the-art KVDL clinical pathology lab. All percentages are negotiable depending on the candidate’s career aspirations. This position usually carries an appointment of 65-80% diagnostic service, including all routine services provided by the clinical pathology lab, such as interpretation of cytology, hematology, chemistry, and urine samples, and consultation with clinicians, house officers, and veterinary students. The remaining appointment is divided between teaching (continuing education, outreach, mentoring of residents and interns, and instruction of senior veterinary students) and other scholarly activities. Opportunities exist for collaborative and clinical investigative research. The chosen candidate is expected to follow the KVDL quality management system documents and processes and the AAVLD Standard. Information regarding the directed service/teaching/research/scholarly activity opportunities within KVDL and DMP is available on our web sites (www.ksvdl.org) and (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology (www.k-state.edu).
About Us
The University is a comprehensive land-grant institution located in Manhattan, KS; a community of approximately 52,000 situated in the scenic Flint Hills. The region boasts several federal and regional centers including NBAF (National Bio and Agro defense Facility), CEEZAD (Center of Excellence for Emerging Zoonotic Animal Diseases), ABADRU (Arthopod-borne Animal Diseases Research Unit), SRI (Biosecurity Research Institute), CEVBD (Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases) and the Johnson Cancer Research Center, representing potential areas for collaboration. Manhattan, KS, nicknamed "Manhappiness," consistently ranks as one of the top college towns in the nation offering a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities in a friendly and progressive community.
Worksite Description
This position is On-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in veterinary medicine (DVM, VMD, or equivalent)
- Board certification or board-eligibility in the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP)
The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.
Preferred Qualifications
- The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, evidence of effective teamwork, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community
- The chosen candidate for the position will be required to pursue Kansas veterinary licensure through the Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners
- The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.
Sponsorship eligibility
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Contact information for three professional references
Application Window
Applications close on: 11/6/2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.