Assistant Professor, Veterinary Gross Anatomy , Academic Clinician Track

Assistant Professor, Veterinary Gross Anatomy , Academic Clinician Track

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Nov 17, 2025

Deadline:

The Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (PennVet), is conducting an open search for a 12-month Academic Clinician track faculty position in veterinary gross anatomy. The successful candidate is expected to provide instruction in dissection-based gross anatomy for students in the veterinary professional curriculum. Additional responsibilities will include teaching histology or other academic topics.

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Penn Vet is recognized as one of the premier basic biomedical research departments in veterinary medicine and is a large contributor to the educational mission of the School in the pre-clinical curriculum. Our research and teaching are well integrated with other basic, translational and clinical research efforts within the Penn biomedical community. The School is located in a dynamic urban community that offers an abundance of cultural resources including music, art, theatres, and fine dining (www.upenn.edu/life-at-penn/philadelphia). In addition, New Bolton Center, the rural campus of the School, is located on a bucolic and historic 700 acre campus in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. It is home to the world-renowned teaching hospital for large animals, and is a research and teaching center in its own right.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess a V.M.D., D.V.M., M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree in a relevant field of vertebrate morphology. The successful candidate is a hard-working team player with a growth mindset and a sincere passion for education. Additional training and teaching experience in veterinary gross anatomy, histology, neuroanatomy or comparative anatomy are highly desirable.

Application Instructions

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Interested candidates should include their CV and a teaching statement with their application. Please direct any questions about the position to Dr. Elizabeth Woodward, Search Committee Chair, emwoodw@vet.upenn.edu.

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/177383