Veterinary Pathologist & Clinical Assistant Professor

Position Summary

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app. The College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) invites applications for a Veterinary Pathologist (Anatomic) within the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (NHVDL). This is a full‑time, 12‑month, non‑tenure‑track Clinical Assistant Professor position, renewable for three years. The successful candidate will provide high‑quality diagnostic services to veterinarians, producers, researchers, and state and federal partners and will also contribute to teaching, mentoring, and advising undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic Service & Clinical Responsibilities (65%) – Perform necropsy, surgical biopsy and cytology examinations across a broad range of species, managing case workflows, preparing comprehensive reports and communicating findings to veterinarians, producers and other stakeholders. Contribute to quality assurance, biosafety and continuous improvement of diagnostic services.
• Teaching, Advising & Mentorship (25%) – Provide undergraduate instruction in pathology and related disciplines (e.g., histology) for one course per year, advise and mentor students, support curriculum development and student engagement, and instruct visiting pathology residents and other veterinary professionals seeking externship experiences.
• Research & Scholarly / Professional Engagement (10%) – Collaborate with faculty and external partners on applied research, develop specialized diagnostic services, engage in professional development and scholarly activities, and maintain laboratory standards, protocols, and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent; board‑eligible or board‑certified (Diplomate) status with the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP) or eligibility to achieve certification within a defined timeframe; minimum three (3) years of training and/or professional experience (5+ years preferred); demonstrated pathology experience in necropsy, histopathology and cytology.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary anatomic pathology, strong communication and interpersonal skills, understanding of animal disease processes and public health, familiarity with laboratory operations, quality assurance and biosafety, ability to analyze complex diagnostic data, and teaching and mentoring skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Additional experience beyond residency (five or more years), experience or interest in supervisory/management and leadership roles.

Benefits & Compensation

Personal, family and professional benefits are consistent with the University of New Hampshire Faculty Benefits program.
Pay Range: $105,000 - $135,000. Salary Grade: Faculty 01. Location: Durham.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.