Veterinary Pathologist
New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

The University of New Hampshire invites nominations and letters of application for the position of Veterinary Pathologist in the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

The University: The University of New Hampshire is a Carnegie Research Extensive institution, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction. The University actively creates and nurtures a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences and cultural backgrounds pursue goals with mutual respect and a shared spirit of inquiry. UNH is located in Durham on an l88-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston, 8 miles from the Atlantic coast, and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There are graduate and undergraduate student enrollments of over 13,000, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs.

Description: The College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) seeks highly motivated applicants for the position of veterinary pathologist in the college-affiliated New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (NHVDL). The position will be a twelve month, non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor appointment for a term of three to five years at seventy-five to one-hundred percent time, depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant. The minimal qualifications include a DVM or equivalent degree with at least two years experience or training in veterinary pathology. Board eligible or diplomate status in either the American or European College of Veterinary Pathologists or an advanced degree in veterinary pathology is preferred. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, an ability to communicate effectively and an ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities. Rank and terms of employment will be consistent with training, experience and College and University policies.

The NHVDL operates with oversight and funding from the UNH Agricultural Experiment Station and the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food (NHDAMF). The laboratory provides diagnostic services for monitoring and surveillance of animal diseases in NH, a wide range of diagnostic services for private veterinary practices, and is an integral contributor to the undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and outreach missions of the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the NHVDL diagnostic pathology service, have undergraduate or graduate level teaching assignments in the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Biomedical Sciences, and participate in the animal and public health disease surveillance mission of the diagnostic laboratory. Opportunities exist for developing specialty diagnostic services, such as wildlife and aquatic animal disease diagnostics; research collaboration with UNH faculty in agricultural, wildlife, marine and general biological science programs; and consultation or collaboration with regional biomedical institutions and companies.

Contact information: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, statement of career goals, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references to:

Inga F. Sidor, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVP – Senior Veterinary Pathologist
3 17 Kendall Hall
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 03824

Review of applications will begin June 15, 2009 and continue until a successful applicant is appointed.

The University of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. The University seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.

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