Teaching Associate Professor in Veterinary Anatomy and Pathology

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

The Department of Veterinary and Animal Science invites applications for a full-time Teaching Associate Professor position in Veterinary Anatomy and Pathology, starting 1 December 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is permanent.

The position focuses on planning, coordinating, and delivering teaching in the anatomy (mainly) and pathology components of the veterinary curriculum (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine), as well as other relevant courses. Supervision of bachelor’s and master’s theses is also part of the teaching responsibilities. In addition, the applicant is expected to serve as course responsible and participate in course development and examinations. The position does not require research as PI (principal investigator), but the applicant is encouraged to engage in and assist with relevant research projects within the department.

About us
The Department of Veterinary and Animal Science encompasses strong, internationally recognized research areas in veterinary science. Our Vet School is internationally recognized (EAEVE accreditation). We deliver the research and research-based teaching needed for veterinary education, including work on challenges arising from interactions between animals and humans. Our research contributes to solving real societal challenges and anchors evidence-based, sustainable growth in our society.

The department's culture is typically Scandinavian: it features a flat structure and a tradition of close collaboration, with all employees expecting openness, mutual respect, and the sharing of ideas, resources, and competencies.

Further information on the department can be found at: http://www.sund.ku.dk/ and ku.dk/english.

Job description
The teaching associate professor will be responsible for the practical and theoretical teaching of veterinary students in veterinary anatomy and pathology but may also contribute to other courses. The teaching associate professor is expected to function as course responsible and interact with and assist the faculty in developing additional teaching strategies and implementing technology-driven teaching solutions.

In considering applications for the position, the main emphasis will be on the applicant´s ability to document a high level of teaching experience in veterinary anatomy and/or pathology. The teaching associate professor must have completed the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen assistant professor pedagogical degree (“universitetspædagogikum”).

Required qualifications

1. The applicant must hold a DVM with the license to practice in Denmark.
2. The applicant must speak and write a Scandinavian language (Danish, Norwegian or Swedish).
3. Documented teaching qualifications of veterinary students within veterinary anatomy or pathology.
4. Experience and skills in course planning and course execution.
5. Completion of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen assistant professor pedagogical degree (“universitetspædagogikum”) or similar is required.

The teaching associate professor must also be enterprising and possess good interpersonal skills.

Place of employment
The place of employment is the Department of Veterinary and Animal Science at the University of Copenhagen in Frederiksberg.

Terms of employment
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 organizations. The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities, read more Bekendtgørelse om stillingsstruktur for videnskabeligt personale ved universiteter (Only in Danish)

Questions
For further information about the post, please contact head of section, Kirstine Callø, on TEL: +45 35326253 or e-mail [email protected] Foreign applicants may find the following links useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application
The application must be submitted in English by clicking on "Apply online" below and must include the following:

• Letter of application (1 page)
• Curriculum vitae and, if available, publication list
• Diplomas - all relevant certificates
• Teaching portfolio (https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/job-application-portfolio)

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

Please submit your application no later than on 7 October 2026, 23:59 CEST.

The further process
After the application deadline has expired, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for review by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed, each applicant can 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/.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.