Clinical Instructor
About The Position
The Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks applicants for a clinical instructor in Clinical Pathology with a negotiable start date in the fall of 2026. The appointment is annual with potential for renewal. This full-time position is designed to emphasize clinical service with a focus on clinical pathology and concurrent clinical pathology resident mentoring and instruction of DVM students. Additional opportunities for professional development and expansion of services are available depending on the applicant’s areas of interest and hospital needs. The successful applicant will have access to a diverse diagnostic case load from the UW Veterinary Medical Center (UWVMC), participate in the professional DVM and resident instructional programs in clinical pathology, and engage in collaborative research projects based on candidate interest. If required, time off for ACVP certifying examination study is provided. The School of Veterinary Medicine and Pathobiological Sciences Department offers the successful candidate the opportunity to join the clinical pathology section with a dedicated team of three board-certified clinical pathologists with diverse expertise. They will work in a collegial and supportive environment with exceptional resources in pathology, infectious disease pathobiology, oncology, food animal production medicine, and other disciplines. The UWVMC opened a $130 million veterinary medical teaching hospital expansion and remodel in the spring of 2024, providing state-of-the-art clinical and research facilities. The School of Veterinary Medicine was ranked in the top 10 in 2026 by US News and World Report. A midsized city with big-city energy, Madison offers diverse cultural and outdoor attractions locally and is within a 2-hour drive of Milwaukee and Chicago.
Requirements
- Eligibility for ACVP or ECVCP board certification in clinical pathology
- DVM/VMD or equivalent degree
- Completed a minimum of 3-years clinical pathology training mentored by board certified clinical pathologists
- Eligible for Wisconsin licensure
Nice To Haves
- ACVP or ECVCP board certification in clinical pathology
Responsibilities
- Share clinical diagnostic duties with two clinical faculty and another clinical instructor.
- Provide high quality diagnostic descriptions, interpretations, and/or consultations for all patient samples and test types submitted to the clinical pathology laboratory.
- Mentor a clinical pathology resident in diagnostic tasks.
- Organize, guide, or contribute to seminars, rounds, research projects, presentations, and publications for residents.
- Mentor residents in other specialties during service weeks, rounds, or during projects/publications.
- Assure the quality of analyzer-derived data, laboratory procedures, and skills of laboratory staff and student employees.
- Include clinical pathology trainees in quality assurance whenever possible.
- Prepare modular content for DVM students.
- Create and deliver face-to-face active learning sessions for DVM students.
- Conduct clinical skills laboratories for DVM students.
- Offer elective/selective courses in the preclinical curriculum for DVM students.
- Instruct DVM students in their clinical training.
- Pursue research projects, presentations, and publications.
- Serve on hospital or school committees or taskforces aligned with candidate's interests, experience, and professional development goals.
Benefits
- Time off for ACVP certifying examination study is provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
