Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor - Molecular Veterinary Specialist

The primary responsibility of the position is to provide a strong service component that also includes applied research associated with diagnostic case material, emerging disease investigations, and collaborative research projects. Service will include extensive use of Next Generation Sequencing, coordination of molecular analysis and interpretation of cases submitted to KVDL, participating in field investigations along with practitioner clients and outreach personnel, contributing microbiological (primarily virology) and molecular diagnostic expertise for new agent discovery investigations and research projects, and providing expertise and leadership during emerging animal/zoonotic disease events.

Teaching responsibilities are expected to be minimal and would primarily involve interacting with veterinary students during rotations through KVDL (VDMP 902), diagnostic medicine interns, and resident trainees in the training programs and Graduate student committee activities.

This position is Hybrid eligible.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent degree and experience in a functional diagnostic laboratory.
• Cooperation and collaboration with investigations and research will be required. There will be frequent interactions and communications with other KVDL diagnosticians and outreach personnel, practicing veterinarians, research scientists, university extension and regulatory personnel, in select situations.

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An understanding of North American animal agriculture, the desire and ability to communicate with veterinarians, producers, and allied industry personnel is preferred.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• To apply, please complete the online application at https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/. A current Curriculum vitae, letter of interest which includes a summary of career goals, and contact information for three professional references must be included. Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Gregg Hanzlicek, DVM, PhD, PAS at gahanz@vet.k-state.edu. Review of applications will begin as soon as possible.

Applications close on: 07/24/2026

Commensurate with Experience