Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Faculty Position Assistant Associate or Full Professor
Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine
The Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine LCSVM Invites applications and nominations for a non-tenure track faculty position in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology at the rank of Assistant Associate or Full Professor. We seek a collaborative forward-thinking educator who is excited to redefine how anatomic pathology is taught and learned, honoring the disciplines foundations while leveraging modern educational tools to deepen understanding, diagnostic reasoning, and long-term retention.
LCSVM is building an inspired academic community designed to transform veterinary medical education from the ground up. Faculty play a central role in creating an integrated learning environment that blends hands-on microscope-based pathology and necropsy experience with digital pathology simulation, imaging, and other emerging technologies. Our goal is to graduate veterinarians who are not only career-ready but future-ready and prepared to adapt to rapidly evolving diagnostic platforms, interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and advances in biomedical science.
Primary Responsibilities
• Teaching: Instruction in veterinary anatomic pathology, including gross pathology, histopathology, and mechanisms of disease, will be delivered through intentionally designed multimodal learning experiences aligned with individual expertise and curricular needs. • Scholarly Activities: Faculty in this role will contribute to curriculum integration and innovation, working collaboratively to vertically and horizontally link pathology with clinical medicine and foundational sciences. • Service: Participate in student assessment, feedback, and remediation, ensuring graduates meet high standards for morphologic interpretation, critical thinking, and professional competence. • Mentorship: Mentor students in scholarly and creative activities related to pathology, diagnostics, education, or innovation. • Continuing Professional Development: Maintain teaching and disciplinary excellence through continuing professional development and engagement with advances in pathology diagnostics and educational methodology.
Expectations for All Faculty
All faculty are expected to:
• Advance LCSVMs mission to reimagine veterinary education through creativity, collaboration, and student-centered teaching. • Foster a learning culture that values intellectual curiosity and life-long learning while sustaining each students passion for the veterinary profession. • Apply principles of andragogy and pedagogy to support adult learners in a rigorous professional curriculum. • Build inclusive, collegial relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external partners. • Comply with institutional policies and contribute to shared governance and program development.
Qualifications
• Terminal degree, such as DVM or equivalent, MD, or PhD, with advanced training in veterinary anatomic pathology. • Preferred: Board eligibility or certification in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology. • Advanced degree, such as Master of Science or doctoral degree. • Prior teaching experience in a veterinary or medical school. • Demonstrated leadership experience in academic, diagnostic, or professional settings. • Record of scholarly activity in pathology diagnostics, education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and/or biomedical research.
Position Details
This position will be based at the new Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine in Cabot, Arkansas. The LCSVM is co-located with Cabot Animal Support Services, CASS, a local, state, and national model for shelter medicine, animal welfare, community relations, and education. As a private institution, Lyon College offers advantages of nimbleness in encouraging innovations. The goal is to attract and retain a like-minded faculty comprised of creative, forward thinkers who are inspired to innovate and make teaching and learning fun.
Lyon College is a USN&WR top-tier national liberal arts college and recognized by Forbes as One of Americas Top Colleges. Founded in 1872, the College is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Arkansas and offers undergraduates exceptional preparation for their post-baccalaureate objectives, particularly in STEM fields, Business, Economics, and Accounting, and the Arts.
Interested candidates should apply electronically at www.lyon.edu/employment. Review of the applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To learn more about Lyon College, visit www.lyon.edu.
Lyon College does not discriminate with respect to the hiring of applicants or with respect to the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. It is the continuing policy of Lyon College to comply with any applicable state and federal law regarding equal employment opportunities.