Faculty - Anatomic Pathology (2-yr Contract-Limited)

Position Title / Rank: Assistant Professor​ in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology

Department: Pathobiology

Position Description:

Be a part of something extraordinary. Explore how you can advance your career and contribute to a leading veterinary institution at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). Join our team of internationally recognized clinicians, educators, and researchers at Canada's top-ranked veterinary college, ranked #3 in North America and #4 globally in Veterinary Science in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

The ​Department of Pathobiology​ at the University of Guelph invites applications for a ​two-year contractually limited faculty position at the ​Assistant Professor​ level in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology.

Applicants must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent veterinary degree, in addition to advanced training in veterinary anatomic pathology, board certification or eligibility for certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP), and eligibility for licensure by the College of Veterinarians of Ontario. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching veterinary anatomic pathology as well as experience in scientific methodology and assessment of literature; research experience will be an asset.

This position is a teaching-focused position including diagnostic postmortem and surgical biopsy responsibilities, and, as such, the successful applicant will need to have strong skills in diagnostic anatomic pathology and need to be an effective teacher in various aspects of anatomic pathology, including in rounds, small seminars, traditional lectures, and laboratories at the DVM/BSc and graduate levels. In addition, the successful applicant will supervise and contribute to the applied pathology training of graduate students in the diagnostic pathology service of the Department of Pathobiology.

The new successful candidate is expected to have excellent written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively and consult with graduate students and faculty in other departments/units and with staff in the Animal Health Laboratory (AHL). The candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in collaborative research projects.

The 11 anatomic pathology faculty in the Department of Pathobiology and 9-12 anatomic pathology trainees enjoy a close relationship with clinical pathologists and trainees and have lively and stimulating case discussions in our large, shared microscope room. Diagnostic investigations are conducted in close collaboration with the AHL, a full-service AAVLD-accredited diagnostic laboratory. The AHL has a team of ten ACVP board-certified anatomic pathologists, and a histology laboratory that serves both the AHL and Department of Pathobiology.

The Department of Pathobiology has recognized strengths in anatomic, clinical, and comparative pathology, immunology, oncology, microbiology, and veterinary infectious diseases. The Department, together with the AHL, has a 13 000 square metre building housing well-equipped modern research and diagnostic laboratories. The College has a large veterinary teaching hospital (Health Sciences Centre), the Animal Cancer Centre and the Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses. In addition, researchers have access to nearby research stations suitable for conducting studies in a variety of domestic animals, on-campus housing for laboratory and production animals, including a level-2 animal isolation facility with capacity for large animals. For more information on the department please visit: Department of Pathobiology.

The University of Guelph resides on the traditional lands and territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Huron Wendat. These lands are now home to a rich diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people. We offer our respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours and affirm our responsibility to realize our commitments to reconciliation through ongoing action. We are guided in this work by Bi-Naagward | It Comes into View, the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy.

The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of over 164,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of more than 30 000 undergraduate and graduate students across more than 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues. The 2025 QS World University Rankings place the University of Guelph in the top third of the 1500 institutions ranked worldwide. The Ontario Veterinary College remains #1 in Canada, top 5 in North America, and among the top 10 veterinary schools globally. Join a dynamic, innovative community driving world-class research, education and impact.

Application Process

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph, you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant. SuccessFactors: Career Opportunities (sapsf.com)

Assessment of applications will begin after posting close date​ and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should apply for the advertised faculty position (Requisition ID #3115 by submitting the following materials (in an integrated Single PDF file):

(1) a cover letter

(2) a curriculum vitae

(3) a teaching dossier (maximum two pages) including a teaching statement and/or philosophy, prior teaching experience (including diagnostic service), student supervision and/or mentoring

(4) a one-page statement outlining the applicant's understanding and commitment to developing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive (IEDI) teaching and collaborative research environment

(5) names and contact information of three references

Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Brandon Lillie, Chair, Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph at [email protected].

Date Posted: 11/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2027 or until a suitable candidate is found.

This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA).

The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of Our Time, our strategic plan, which pledges to “transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us to recruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals.” The University commits to creating and maintaining “equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staff success, research excellence, innovation and impact.”

The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We strongly welcome and encourage applications from members of designated groups in employment, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.

The University of Guelph recognizes that career paths can be diverse and career interruptions may occur. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like considerations given to the impact of any circumstances, such as (but not limited to) those due to health and/or family reasons, that may have affected an applicant’s record of achievement. You are not required to disclose these circumstances in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these circumstances do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting Occupational Health and Wellness at 519-824-4120 x52674. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the hiring process or for more information and support, please visit the University’s Occupational Health and Wellness or contact OHW at [email protected].