Asst / Assoc / Full Professor of Clinical Diagnostic Medicine

Position overview

Salary range :

The salary range for this position is $172,200 - $323,400. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

Application Window

Open date : May 21, 2025

Most recent review date : Monday, Jun 23, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Diagnostician. Asst / Assoc / Full Professor of Clinical Diagnostic Medicine in the California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS) and in either the Department of Population Health and Reproduction or the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology within the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis. The successful candidate will be in residence at the newly constructed, full service CAHFS Turlock laboratory in Turlock, California. This position is on site and not currently eligible for remote work. You will be joining a local team of two avian diagnosticians and an anatomic pathologist, and will be part of a four-lab system with 19 anatomic pathologists, toxicologist, epidemiologist, bacteriologists, virologist, and an electron microscopy specialist. CAHFS-Turlock is a new 40,000 sq. ft. facility schedule to open in early 2026 with local testing capabilities such as molecular diagnostics, bacteriology including MALDI-TOF and immunology. CAHFS Turlock currently receives a diversity of poultry species and mammalian cases will also be received in the new facility.

The salary range for this position is $172,200 - $323,400. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

DVM or equivalent, with advanced training in poultry diseases required. Board certification or eligibility by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians (ACPV) is required; American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) board certification or eligibility is desired. Appointment renewal to the 4th year requires ACPV board certification. Demonstrated ability in gross and microscopic avian pathology required. Knowledge of poultry production required. Demonstrated interest, aptitude, and capability in avian diagnostic disciplines, disease investigation and experience in diagnostic interpretation required. Willingness to learn mammalian diagnostics required. Ph.D. degree in veterinary pathology or related field preferred. Knowledge of quality assurance, food safety practices, molecular diagnostics and bacteriology desired. The successful candidate will have : i) excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with veterinarians, producers and government agencies; ii) a client-focused, service-oriented approach to diagnostics; and iii) demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

Diagnostic Service : The candidate will function as a diagnostician with a case load that involves mainly poultry species initially, with an expected increase in mammalian cases. Experience, training or interest in expanding training in mammalian pathology is required. Interaction with veterinarians, owners, livestock producers is required. The candidate will provide consultation service to veterinarians and livestock producers. The ability to work productively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting is essential. It is expected that the candidate will be asked to take on a leadership role within CAHFS.

Research : Creative use of diagnostic case material including publication of results in appropriate journals is essential.

Teaching : The incumbent will have limited teaching responsibilities to veterinary and graduate students; and contribute significantly to resident training

Service : University and public service through committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate activities is required.

To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by 6 / 19 / 2025; position open until filled. Interested applicants should submit : i) a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications, experiences, career goals; ii) curriculum vitae; and iii) the names and contact information of five professional references and iv) authorization to release information form. Application material is to be submitted by using the University's online submission program at https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / apply / JPF07128.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

DVM or equivalent, with advanced training in poultry diseases required. Board certification or eligibility by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians (ACPV) is required; Appointment renewal to the 4th year requires ACPV board certification. Demonstrated ability in gross and microscopic avian pathology required. Knowledge of poultry production required. Demonstrated interest, aptitude, and capability in avian diagnostic disciplines, disease investigation and experience in diagnostic interpretation required. Willingness to learn mammalian diagnostics required. Knowledge of quality assurance, food safety practices, molecular diagnostics and bacteriology desired. The successful candidate will have : i) excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with veterinarians, producers and government agencies; ii) a client-focused, service-oriented approach to diagnostics; and iii) demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) board certification or eligibility is desired.

Ph.D. degree in veterinary pathology or related field preferred.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research (Optional)

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

• 5-7 required (contact information only)

Letters will be requested from references as indicated on each candidate's application who are selected for

interview. Letters will be acknowledged upon receipt.

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF07128

Help contact : jjaskowiak@ucdavis.edu

About UC Davis

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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Job location

Turlock, CA