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Veterinary Diagnostic Pharmacologist Faculty Position Announcement
Assistant/Associate Professor
Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee invites applications from all qualified individuals for a full-time faculty appointment as Veterinary Pharmacology Director in the Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine.
The position offers the successful candidate a unique opportunity to blend diagnostic service, discovery, and teaching in the area of veterinary pharmacology.
The Diagnostic Pharmacology Service (DPS) (https://vetmed.tennessee.edu/vmc/dls/pharmacology/) is involved in numerous pharmacokinetic studies in various species. Applicants must have a strong interest in clinical and collaborative research with a special interest in analytical analysis and drug pharmacokinetics. The service is recognized nationally and internationally for both its quality and expertise in analytical methodology for clinical research. The laboratory develops and validates assays intended to support both intramural and extramural research, thus encouraging interaction between the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, the pharmaceutical industry, other universities, zoos and aquariums. The position advises residents, clinical and research faculty in the development of pharmacokinetic projects in a variety of species, interprets high performance liquid chromatography results and provides pharmacokinetic interpretations and consultations.
The successful candidate will direct a lab that has one lab supervisor, one laboratory technician, and typically, 3 undergraduate students. The faculty member will: have oversight of all laboratory operations ensuring day-to-day requirements are met in an accurate and timely fashion; ensure that the facility and equipment are maintained; have an understanding of laboratory quality control, and laboratory safety; develop new techniques to meet evolving needs; communicate policies, prices, and laboratory changes to our clients; budget oversight for all laboratory services including revenues and fee structure, expenses, and approval of new expenditures; supervision, management, and annual evaluation of laboratory staff; and must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.
The remaining effort allocation will include teaching activities and scientific advancement in proportions that are negotiable based on candidate interest. Contributions to the teaching mission of the College may be through the DVM curriculum, graduate program, and/or continuing education symposia. Engagement in scientific advancement will be commensurate with the research effort allocation, with a higher research effort expected for a tenure track position.
The position will be offered at the rank of assistant or associate professor, in either a tenure or clinical (non-tenure) academic track, dependent on the individual's qualifications and goals, and will be available as early as August 1, 2026. Tenure track Assistant Professorsshould demonstrate promise as teachers, and in the development of a program in disciplinary research/scholarship commensurate with appointment, have a developing record of institutional and/or professional service, and display evidence that they work well with colleagues and students. Tenure-track Associate Professors will have achieved and maintained a recognized record in disciplinary research/scholarship, have achieved and maintained a record of institutional and professional service, and demonstrate evidence that they work well with colleagues and students. In most cases they will have served as an assistant professor for at least five years. Clinical track faculty primarily provide diagnostic expertise as well as participating in teaching, scholarly activities, and service to the university and professional organizations commensurate with their appointment. To be considered for a clinical associate professor appointment at hire, the candidate's application must demonstrate that they are a leading teacher and/or provider of public service in accordance with their primary assigned responsibilities.
Qualifications
The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the collegial, inclusive, and accessible environment of the University. Qualified applicants must have: (1) a DVM (or equivalent degree) from an institution accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association or a relevant PhD; (2) post-graduate experience and/or a strong documented interest in analytical methodology and clinical veterinary pharmacology; (3) excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with others in a collegial, team atmosphere. Preferred qualifications include board certification by the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology or the European College of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Instructions
For consideration, please apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/182355 and include a letter of intent, names and contact information for at least three professional references, and current curriculum vitae.
Informal inquiries are welcome and may be directed to:
Ms. Elizabeth Allen
Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Email address: eallen6@utk.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.
Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to eoa@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to investigations@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-0717.