Teaching Assistant Professor of Veterinary Anatomy and Pathology

The University invites applicants for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor to the research group of Veterinary Anatomy and Pathology, Section of Parasitology and Pathobiology, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences to commence 1 November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The research group of Veterinary Anatomy and Pathology focus on the development of models for human and veterinary diseases in mammals together with the development of new diagnostic methods. This includes animal infectious diseases and welfare related lesions as well as laboratory related aspects. Besides the research activities, the research group is also highly involved with teaching in relation to veterinary education.

Information on the Department can be found at: https://ivh.ku.dk/

Job description
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic full-time Teaching Assistant Professor within veterinary anatomy and veterinary pathology. The position is linked to veterinarian education and includes primarily teaching in courses related to veterinary anatomy and pathology including supervision of students. The candidate needs to be able to contribute and further develop teaching within veterinary anatomy and pathology.

The Teaching Assistant Professor responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Delivering of teaching (including lectures, exercises, assessment, evaluation) in anatomy and pathology for undergraduate veterinary students.
• Development of teaching strategies and materials.
• Engaging in pedagogical training and implementation of relevant and novel educational tools in the daily teaching environment.
• Contributing to administrative tasks related to teaching including taken on course responsibility.
• The position does not require independent research, but there are opportunities to collaborate with ongoing research initiatives.
• It is a requirement to undertake and complete the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen assistant professor pedagogical degree (adjunktpædagogikum).

Furthermore, each applicant must be able to document:

• DVM degree and authorization to practice veterinary medicine in Denmark, or eligibility for Danish veterinary licensure within three months of appointment.
• Documented teaching experience of veterinary students.
• Strong interpersonal and communicative skills.

Terms of employment
Salary and employment terms are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organizations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities

The position is 37 hours per week and is not time limited. The successful candidate must complete university pedagogy training and may, upon positive evaluation, be employed as an associate professor within 6 years of employment.

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2026.

Questions
For further information, please contact Head of Department Birgit Nørrung, e-mail: birn@sund.ku.dk or Research Group Leader, Professor Henrik Elvang Jensen, e-mail: elvang@sund.ku.dk.

 Foreign applicants may find this link useful: https://www.ism.ku.dk/ (International Staff Mobility).

Application
The application must be submitted in English and must include the following documents:

• Application, including information about teaching experience (Maximum 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (veterinary authorization, Master’s, PhD, and other relevant certificates)
• A complete list of publications
• Teaching plan
• Teaching portfolio (Guidelines: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/job-application-portfolio)

Application procedure
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee.  All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at https://jobportal.ku.dk/.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.

Please submit the application with the required attachments. The closing date for applications is 11 September  2026.

Interviews for this position are likely to be held in weeks 40-41 2026.