Veterinary Diagnostic Pharmacologist Faculty

Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

Open Date: Mar 2, 2026

Description:

Veterinary Diagnostic Pharmacologist Faculty Position Announcement
Assistant/Associate Professor
Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee invites applications from all qualified individuals for a full-time faculty appointment as Veterinary Pharmacology Director in the Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The position offers the successful candidate a unique opportunity to blend diagnostic service, discovery, and teaching in the area of veterinary pharmacology.

The Diagnostic Pharmacology Service (DPS) is involved in numerous pharmacokinetic studies in various species. Applicants must have a strong interest in clinical and collaborative research with a special interest in analytical analysis and drug pharmacokinetics. The service is recognized nationally and internationally for both its quality and expertise in analytical methodology for clinical research. The laboratory develops and validates assays intended to support both intramural and extramural research, thus encouraging interaction between the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, the pharmaceutical industry, other universities, zoos and aquariums. The position advises residents, clinical and research faculty in the development of pharmacokinetic projects in a variety of species, interprets high performance liquid chromatography results and provides pharmacokinetic interpretations and consultations.

The successful candidate will direct a lab that has one lab supervisor, one laboratory technician, and typically, 3 undergraduate students. The faculty member will: have oversight of all laboratory operations ensuring day-to-day requirements are met in an accurate and timely fashion; ensure that the facility and equipment are maintained; have an understanding of laboratory quality control, and laboratory safety; develop new techniques to meet evolving needs; communicate policies, prices, and laboratory changes to our clients; budget oversight for all laboratory services including revenues and fee structure, expenses, and approval of new expenditures; supervision, management, and annual evaluation of laboratory staff; and must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

The remaining effort allocation will include teaching activities and scientific advancement in proportions that are negotiable based on candidate interest. Contributions to the teaching mission of the College may be through the DVM curriculum, graduate program, and/or continuing education symposia. Engagement in scientific advancement will be commensurate with the research effort allocation, with a higher research effort expected for a tenure track position.

The position will be offered at the rank of assistant or associate professor, in either a tenure or clinical (non-tenure) academic track, dependent on the individual’s qualifications and goals, and will be available as early as August 1, 2026.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants must have: (1) a DVM (or equivalent degree) from an institution accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association or a relevant PhD; (2) post-graduate experience and/or a strong documented interest in analytical methodology and clinical veterinary pharmacology; (3) excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with others in a collegial, team atmosphere. Preferred qualifications include board certification by the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology or the European College of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology.

Application Instructions:

For consideration, please apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/182355 and include a letter of intent, names and contact information for at least three professional references, and current curriculum vitae.

Informal inquiries are welcome and may be directed to: Ms. Elizabeth Allen, Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, 2407 River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996, Email address: eallen6@utk.edu