Pathology Laboratory Assistant Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Position Title:
Clinical or Tenure-track Assistant - Associate Professor - Clinical Pathology

Appointment Type:
Faculty

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Veterinary Pathology (VPTH) at Iowa State University (ISU) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) in Ames, Iowa, invites applications for a full-time, assistant or associate, clinical- or tenure-track faculty position in Veterinary Clinical Pathology.

The successful candidate will join a supportive team of experienced faculty and staff committed to working collaboratively towards shared goals.

• The ISU Clinical Pathology Laboratory (https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vpath/services/diagnostic-services/clinical-pathology-diagnostic-and-research-services/) is supported by 7 laboratory staff (MT, MLT, MLS) and 3 ACVP board-certified clinical pathologists.
• After hours, the veterinary-care teams in the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC) are provided access to benchtop equipment maintained by the ISU Clinical Pathology Laboratory capable of providing CBC, chemistry, and blood-gas data for emergent patients. After-hours fluid specimens can be sent to the Mary Greeley Medical Center (https://www.mgmc.org) for Gram-staining. There are no after-hours, on-call responsibilities for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology faculty.
• The ISU-CVM Office of Curricular Assessment and Teaching Support (OCATS) (https://teach.cvm.iastate.edu/) is comprised of pedagogical experts dedicated to providing seminars, resources, community, certifications, and on-site support for the ISU-CVM faculty.
• Supportive resources for research efforts include the Graduate College (https://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/), the Grants Hub available from the Office of the Vice President for Research (https://www.grantshub.iastate.edu/), CVM seed grants, and access to the CVM Core Laboratory (https://corelab.research.cvm.iastate.edu/).

The successful candidate should also be collaborative and execute excellent communication skills, focus on continuous learning, and share their expertise with their colleagues.

Position responsibilities include diagnostic service (professional practice), teaching, scholarship (research/discovery), and institutional service as defined in the Faculty Handbook (https://www.provost.iastate.edu/policies/faculty-handbook). All appointments regardless of track and rank have a 5% effort to institutional service. Actual percentages are somewhat flexible depending on the candidate's expertise and departmental needs.

• Clinical-track
  • Assignments are approximately ≥75% diagnostic service (professional practice) and teaching, with the remainder of the appointment dedicated to research/scholarly activity.
• Tenure-track
  • Assignments are approximately 30 to 40% diagnostic service (professional practice), 35 to 40% teaching, and 20 to 30% research/scholarly activity.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
• Successful completion of a veterinary clinical pathology residency-training program through the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathologists (ECVCP)
• Successful completion (passing score) of the ACVP or ECVCP Phase I Certifying Exam

Preferred Qualifications:

• Documented research experience (publications, grants, graduate student mentorship)
• Certification in Clinical Pathology from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and/or European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathologists

In addition to the requirements above, below are the minimum qualifications for each track and rank:

• Clinical or Tenure-track Assistant Professor
  • Eligibility to take the ACVP or ECVCP Phase II Certifying Exam OR Diplomate of ACVP or ECVCP
  • Has MS, PhD, or equivalent advanced degree OR peer-reviewed publication record
  • Has potential to contribute significantly to the mission of the university through delivery of professional practice, teaching, research/scholarly activity, and institutional service
• Clinical or Tenure-track Associate Professor
  • Diplomate of ACVP or ECVCP
  • Has MS, PhD, or equivalent advanced degree OR peer-reviewed publication record
  • Has record of successfully contributing to the mission of the university through delivery of professional practice, teaching, research/scholarly activity

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Veterinary Pathology currently has 6 ACVP board-certified anatomic pathologists, 4 ACVP board-certified clinical pathologists, 2 parasitology faculty, 1 post-doctorate parasitologist and is the home department for 1 administrative PhD educational specialist. The department includes students pursuing MS and PhD degree programs in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology and parasitology. A strong collaborative environment exists between the colleges and departments at Iowa State University. The clinical pathology section provides diagnostic services for the Veterinary College's Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC), the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, regional and national veterinarians, and animal health-related research.

As the nation's first public veterinary school, Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine takes pride in its heritage while shaping the future of veterinary education, research, and diagnostic service. The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to the enhancement of the health and well-being of animals and human beings through excellence in education, research, professional practice and steadfast service to the State of Iowa, the nation and the world.

The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center is a state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital that provides specialized, high-quality care and comprehensive medical and surgical services for companion and large animals throughout Iowa and surrounding states. By focusing on the future and cultivating a welcoming and supportive learning environment for our learners, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make an impactful difference.

Department Unit/Website:

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vpath

Proposed Start Date:
July 1, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications of the job posting, including a statement of teaching

3) Contact information for three external references

4) If not already board-certified, please provide a letter confirming completion of residency and eligibility letter to sit for Phase II of Certifying exam

For guaranteed consideration, please submit your application by May 15, 2026. This position is open until filled.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Fales-Williams at afales@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-7445.

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:
June 23, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:
R17265