Description
The School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (SVMBS) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL), within the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR), invites applications for a tenure-track, 12-month faculty position in Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This position is based in Lincoln, Nebraska, on UNL’s East Campus (https://vbms.unl.edu/veterinary-diagnostic-center/contact/).
This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a high-impact veterinary diagnostic service, participate in the education of future veterinarians, and engage in scholarly activities aligned with the land-grant mission of UNL. The successful candidate will join a collaborative academic and clinical environment that values collegiality, service, and translational scholarship.
The Veterinary Diagnostic Pathologist will:
Provide diagnostic pathology service through the Veterinary Diagnostic Center, contributing expertise in case evaluation, interpretation, and consultation.
Participate in teaching within the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine (PPVM), including professional and clinical instruction in pathology.
Engage in scholarly and applied research arising from diagnostic service, teaching, and opportunities to collaborate with other researchers in SVMBS, Animal Science and other disciplines.
Contribute to the mentorship of residents, trainees, and students.
The expected effort distribution is 80% clinical diagnostic service and scholarship and 20% teaching.
SVMBS and IANR provide a strong interdisciplinary setting that encourages:
Collaboration across diagnostic, research, teaching, and Extension programs.
Engagement with stakeholders, agencies, and industry partners.
Development of externally supported scholarly and diagnostic initiatives.
Translation of diagnostic and research findings into educational and outreach products.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
DVM degree from an AVMA-accredited institution or successful completion of an educational equivalency certification program.
Eligibility to obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine in Nebraska with USDA APHIS accreditation.
Completion of a residency or similar scholarly training program leading to eligibility for Phase I and Phase II of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) board certifying examination; OR European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP) equivalent; OR MS degree or Ph.D. degree in a relevant field of study.
Experience and qualifications sufficient for an appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor with tenure.
Three years of experience in veterinary diagnostic laboratory service or relevant work experience. Relevant work experience could include pathology training programs and private veterinary practice.
Preferred Qualifications
Board certification in veterinary pathology (ACVP or ECVP).
Ph.D. in a relevant field of study.
Experience instructing veterinary students, residents, and/or graduate students.
Experience developing and delivering outreach materials to stakeholders.
A record of scholarly activity relevant to the position.
Application Process
Review of applications will begin March 9, 2026, and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. To view complete details of the position and create an application, go to https://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_260013. Click “Apply for this Job” and then “Faculty Application.” Complete the application and attach 1) a letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the job, anticipated contributions to service and teaching, and a statement describing your experience working in teams or groups and your anticipated contributions to environments where every person and every interaction matters (two-page maximum - see https://go.unl.edu/ianrguide for guidance in writing this statement); 2) your curriculum vitae; and 3) contact information for three professional references.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
