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POSITION AVAILABLE: Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Diagnostic Pathology

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $154,800-$202,600. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS: We are seeking an outstanding Veterinary Clinical Pathologist (DVM/VMD degree or equivalent) for a fully-funded, clinically-oriented faculty position. Board eligibility in the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (Clinical Pathology) or European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, or the ability to obtain such board certification within the first two years of employment, is required. Candidates are expected to develop a thematic, collaborative clinical research program in specialties aligned with clinical pathology. Expertise aligning with current areas of need and demand include informatics/data management/artificial intelligence or clinical pathology of non-domestic animals (avian/exotic/zoo/wildlife). However, all areas of clinical pathology will be considered, including but not limited to hematology, clinical chemistry, cytopathology, point-of-care testing technologies, biomarker development, or immunodiagnostics. The School of Veterinary Medicine embraces the One Health concept and offers many opportunities for collaboration on projects that span animal, human and ecosystem health. Experience, enthusiasm and effectiveness in professional student education is desired. Experience and competence in clinical pathology diagnostic service is required.
A valid license to practice veterinary medicine in California or a University license will be required before employment (California Business and Professions Code Section 4846-4857; California Business and Professions Code Section 4848.1); for those not already licensed in California, acquisition of a California license will be facilitated by the School of Veterinary Medicine.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere. The School of Veterinary Medicine and UC Davis are committed to recruiting scholars who will make significant contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine, science, and higher education through their teaching, research, and service. Scholars who themselves are underrepresented and qualified may also be considered for the University-wide CAMPOS Faculty Scholars program (http://ucd-advance.ucdavis.edu/campos).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching: 1) Participation in instructional lectures and laboratories in the DVM professional curriculum; 2) clinical teaching in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH); 3) participation in the resident training program of the VMTH. A demonstrated commitment to the training of veterinary or biomedical students and innovative teaching methods is preferred.

Clinical: The position includes a 70% commitment to diagnostic service, with 30% a balance of teaching and creative work. The individual will be responsible for directing, instructing and supervising veterinary students, pathology and clinical residents and visiting scholars; providing diagnostic service; and advising and consulting with clinicians and residents. The successful candidate is encouraged to help develop and expand the diagnostic offerings of VMTH laboratory services.

Research: Development of a creative and collaborative research program in relevant fields of interest is expected, including publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals, authoring book chapters and reviews, developing client informational materials, and investigating and disseminating findings of novel diagnostic cases. The successful applicant is expected to obtain funding and direct research programs that could involve professional students, residents and/or graduate students.

Service: The University of California has a system of shared governance. Active participation in committees, professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate outlets is required. The department has a faculty mentoring program in which participation is expected.

Faculty members in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis have opportunities to collaborate with clinicians and researchers in the School of Medicine, the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, the Veterinary Center for Clinical Trials, the Comparative Pathology Laboratory, the One Health Institute, the California National Primate Research Center, the Cancer Center, the Center for Equine Health and the Center for Companion Animal Health, among others.

The University faculty are internationally known for their distinguished academic achievements. UC Davis is ranked 10th nationally among public universities in research funding. The city of Davis has a population of 65,000 and is situated in a beautiful pastoral setting. The University’s student population is approximately 36,000. The campus lies adjacent to the city of Davis, 14 miles west of Sacramento, 72 miles northeast of San Francisco and 110 miles southwest of Lake Tahoe and the Sierras. The San Francisco Bay Area is home to multiple world-class research and academic institutions providing additional collaborative opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCESS: To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by May 1, 2023; position open until filled. Interested applicants should submit 1) a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications, experience, and career goals; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement; 4) a research statement; 5) a statement summarizing their experience and professional contributions in the area of equity and diversity; and 6) names and contact information for four professional references. Application materials should be submitted by using the University’s online submission program at, http://recruit.ucdavis.edu.

Questions should be referred to: Dr. Patricia Pesavento, Department Chair, papesavento@ucdavis.edu
Attn: Heidi Phillips, hlphillips@ucdavis.edu
Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology
School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California
One Shields Avenue, 4206 VM3A, Davis, CA 95616

The University of California, Davis and the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, School of Veterinary Medicine, are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. UC Davis supports family-friendly recruitments: https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/work-life

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals’ with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

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As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment.(Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.