Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Veterinary Pathology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University (ISU) invites applications for a full-time, clinical-track or tenure-track faculty position in Anatomic Pathology at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level. Appointment rank and track will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, documented experience, and interests. The successful candidate will join 6 ACVP Anatomic Pathologists, 3 ACVP Clinical Pathologists, 2 ACVM Veterinary Parasitologists and 1 specialist in medical education assessment.
This position has a primary commitment to teaching and professional practice. This position is devoted primarily to teaching and professional practice, with a limited portion of effort allocated to research and scholarly activities. The specific distribution of responsibilities will be established with the department chair based on departmental needs, appointment track, and the successful candidate’s qualifications and interests.
The successful candidate will participate in the department’s surgical biopsy and necropsy services. The biopsy service receives submissions from the ISU Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC) and practicing veterinarians in the surrounding region. The necropsy service evaluates diverse species submitted through the LVMC small and large animal clinics. Responsibilities include diagnostic interpretation and communication of findings to clinicians and referring veterinarians, with an emphasis on accurate, timely, and clinically useful reports.
Teaching responsibilities include instruction of senior veterinary students and pathology residents through diagnostic service, including necropsy techniques, lesion recognition and interpretation, and clinicopathologic correlation. The successful candidate will also contribute to didactic and laboratory instruction in anatomic pathology and related disciplines for undergraduate, professional (DVM), and graduate students, as assigned, and participate in resident training and mentorship.
The successful candidate will advance anatomic pathology through scholarship appropriate to the appointment track and assigned effort. Clinical-track scholarship may include case reports, case series, educational scholarship, and collaborative research. Tenure-track faculty are expected to contribute anatomic pathology expertise to research collaborations resulting in peer-reviewed publications. Scholarly expectations will be consistent with the position’s substantial teaching and professional practice commitment.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a collegial and collaborative approach, effective communication with learners and veterinary colleagues, and commitment to student education. All faculty are expected to uphold high standards of integrity and ethics, contribute to a positive work environment, and approach clients and patients with professionalism and compassion.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Veterinary Pathology contributes to the teaching, professional practice, and research missions of the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine. Its diagnostic services support patient care through the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center and provide opportunities for instruction of veterinary students and pathology residents. Departmental research areas include animal models of human disease, infectious diseases, carcinogenesis, toxicology, host-pathogen interactions, parasitology, educational scholarship, and comparative pathology.
The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center provides specialized care and comprehensive medical and surgical services for companion and large animals from Iowa and surrounding states. Clinicians, residents, interns, technicians, staff, and veterinary students work collaboratively in patient care and clinical education.
As the nation’s first public veterinary school, Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has a longstanding commitment to veterinary professional practice, education, research, and service. The college works to improve the health and well-being of animals and people. Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa, approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines.
Department Unit/Website:
Department of Veterinary Pathology: ISU Vet Path Departmental website
College of Veterinary Medicine: ISU CVM website
Proposed Start Date:
January 1, 2027
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please visit the ISU WorkDay Job Announcement, click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications and including a statement of teaching.
3) Contact Information for Three Professional References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
For full guaranteed consideration, please apply on or before November 08, 2026.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
October 8, 2026
Job Requisition Number:
R20034
