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Position Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications from motivated individuals to join our team of faculty in clinical pathology within the Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation (PDI) and the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL). Depending on interests and qualifications, the appointments may be in the Tenure System or the Health Programs (HP) Faculty Appointment System. The successful applicants will be expected to enhance the education, research, and service missions of the CVM and VDL. 

The MSU CVM is a major referral center for companion animals as well as for livestock, laboratory, zoo, and wildlife species. It has outstanding veterinary medical professionals and facilities, and it offers an excellent environment for professional growth and advancement in clinical pathology. The VDL is one of the premier veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the United States and provides full-service laboratory support to the MSU VMC, as well as to clients nationally and internationally. The clinical pathology section offers comprehensive service in the areas of clinical biochemistry, hematology, hemostasis, urinalysis, and cytology. The laboratory has state-of-the-art equipment including a Siemens ADVIA hematology analyzer, Beckman Coulter chemistry analyzer, Nova Prime blood gas/ critical care analyzer, STA Compact coagulation analyzer, and Attune NxT flow cytometer.  The MSU VDL has a large and well-established residency program in pathology that provides faculty the opportunity to participate in training the next generation of veterinary diagnostic scientists.

Opportunities abound for the candidates to become part of many exciting opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research through MSU’s strong focus on comparative medicine and One Health. Additional opportunities for collaboration exist close by at the University of Michigan, the Van Andel Research Institute, and other research centers.  Intramural funding for research projects is excellent, including a competitive research program in the CVM.

Michigan State University, the pioneer land-grant school, is one of the top research universities in the world where veterinary science has been taught since its 1855 founding.  East Lansing’s collegiate atmosphere is complemented by the low cost-of-living and convenient access to large cultural centers, such as Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Chicago. East Lansing and surrounding communities provide excellent public-school systems. In addition, Michigan, the Great Lakes State, with its many inland lakes and rivers, state and national parks, national lakeshores, and world-class golf courses offers a wide variety of seasonal outdoor recreational activities (https://www.michigan.org/).

Depending on the applicants' qualifications their primary department could be within the Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation or the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree as well as board certification or eligibility by the American or European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP or ECVP). Culture competence and excellent written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate complex concepts to diverse audiences, are required. The appointed individuals must have a strong commitment to providing outstanding professional diagnostic service through the clinical pathology services for the CVM Veterinary Medical Center (VMC), as well as for private veterinary general practitioners, specialty veterinary clinics, and other clients of the MSU VDL. The successful candidates will participate in preclinical or clinical instruction of DVM students and in advising, mentoring, and training graduate students and pathology residents.  

For applicants interested in appointment in the Tenure System: A Ph.D. in a field aligned with veterinary pathology is required; at least one year of post-doctoral experience is preferred.  The successful candidates are expected to establish and maintain an independent research program that employs contemporary investigative techniques in an area of their interests that complement current departmental and college interests in translational biomedical research and supports graduate education. 

For applicants interested in appointment in the Health Programs System: Scholarly activity is expected, which may include presentations at local, regional, and national meetings, collaborative research, publications and/or active participation in laboratory test development and innovation.

Required Application Materials

To apply, go to: careers.msu.edu. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae along with the names and contact information for three professional references. Candidates must also include a letter of intent specifying their qualifications, professional experience, career goals, commitment to diagnostic service, and if seeking a tenure stream position include a history of research funding and a statement of future research plans. Finally, the MSU CVM is committed to enhancing the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) of the College and the Veterinary Profession. Candidates are asked to identify their strengths, experiences, and plans in these areas as it relates to teaching, research and/or service in a DEI statement.

Special Instructions

Informal inquiries to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. John B. Kaneene are welcome (phones: 517-355-2269 (office) 517-899-3238(cell) or email kaneenej@msu.edu, or visit our website www.cvm.msu.edu/departments/pdi. Review of applications will be initiated May 4, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Together-we-will Statement

Department Statement

MSU CVM is committed to promoting the principles of equal opportunity and multiculturalism where all individuals are valued, respected, provided opportunity to flourish, and open doors in their pursuit of excellence. We encourage and welcome our community to share ideas with us surrounding opportunities to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.