Faculty/Research/Full Time/Positions

Gilbreath-McLornEndowed Professorship of Comparative Medicine, University of Missouri, Seeks Applicants

College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO

(Announcement posted February 7, 2012)

The University of Missouri seeks applications for the Gilbreath-McLorn Professorship of Comparative Medicine. This endowed professorship offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated investigator to contribute to a campus-wide, interdisciplinary comparative medicine program involving faculty from the College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources, and the School of Medicine. The successful candidate for this position will advance research that will benefit companion animals and facilitate the understanding and treatment of human disease.

This position will be a 12 month/year, tenured faculty position in the College of Veterinary Medicine. The primary responsibilities of the Gilbreath-McLorn Professorship will be to conduct internationally recognized research on some aspect of comparative medicine such as genomics, proteomics, and/or animal models of disease development. The successful candidate will provide leadership for a diverse group of faculty interested in interdisciplinary and collaborative Comparative Medicine and One Health research programs. Teaching expectations will be limited to mentoring graduate students, residents, postdoctoral fellows and/or junior faculty.  The specific research specialization or discipline of a candidate is not as important as the potential for synergy with programs in the College of Veterinary Medicine or on Campus. 

Qualifications include a DVM, MD, PhD or equivalent degree and an established record of research excellence. Applicants should be prepared to prove eligibility to be employed in this position in accordance with applicable laws.  Communication skills, experience working effectively in diverse environments and letters of reference will also be considered in the selection of a candidate.

For further information, see www.cvm.missouri.edu/GilbreathMcLorn.  For questions about the position, contact Dr. Denny O’Brien at, 573-882-7821, ObrienD@missouri.edu. 

Interested candidates should submit:

  • Letter stating professional interests and career goals
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Names and contact information of three references

Application materials must be submitted online at hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic.  Click on the “Prospective employees” link and search keyword “Gilbreath-McLorn”.  For additional help completing this application or submitting attachments, contact Human Resource Services:  muhrs@missouri.edu anytime, or call 573-882-7976 during regular business hours.

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Assistant/Associate Professor in Anatomic Pathology, Atlantic Veterinary College, PEI

University of Prince Edward Island
Atlantic Veterinary College
Charlottetown, PEI, Canada

(Announcement posted January 19, 2012)

The Department of Pathology and Microbiology at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in Anatomic Pathology. Appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor level.  Salary will be commensurate with training and experience.  This position is subject to budgetary approval.

UPEI is committed to teaching, research, and service. The AVC has 240 DVM students, over 90 graduate students, 67 full-time faculty members and a professional and technical team of 225.  It has full accreditation by the AVMA/CVMA, is recognized by the RCVS in the UK, and delivers DVM, MVSc, MSc and PhD programs. 

Candidates with strong basic research interests in areas including, but not limited to, host-pathogen interactions, zoonotic diseases, inflammation or cancer are being sought. The Department of Pathology and Microbiology has research strength and interests in zoonotic diseases, and is looking to enhance its capacity in basic research. The department has state-of-the-art flow cytometry, mass spectrometry, and microarray facilities. The AVC’s animal housing facilities have recently expanded with the addition of an SPF mouse facility, and a new aquatic animal facility soon to be certified up to CFIA Aquatic Containment Level 2 (AQC2) for in-vivo work.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD and will be expected to develop and maintain an active externally funded (for example NSERC and/or CIHR) basic research program in pathology, to teach at the graduate and professional (DVM) student levels, to supervise graduate students at the MSc and PhD levels and to potentially participate in clinical rotations for senior DVM students. The position has limited anatomic pathology service duties. Applicants must have a DVM (or equivalent) degree, a productive postdoctoral or research experience and a record of research publications in anatomic pathology and ACVP board certification or eligibility. The candidate must demonstrate teaching and research skills and possess well-developed skills of collaboration, relationship building and communication. 

The AVC is located on the campus of UPEI in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (PEI). Nestled on the east coast of Canada, PEI is one of the world’s most beautiful islands, and is home to sandy beaches, championship golf courses, some bike and cross country ski trails and a vibrant arts community. Further details can be obtained at http://www.upei.ca/~avc  and http://www.gov.pe.ca.

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2012, and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. The preferred starting date is July 1, 2012.

To apply, submit a letter of intent, a statement of research, teaching and service goals and philosophy, a curriculum vitae and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of 3 referees to:

Dr. Frederick Kibenge
Professor and Chair
Department of Pathology and Microbiology
Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE, Canada, C1A 4P3
E-mail: kibenge@upei.ca
Phone: 902-566-0967
Fax: 902-566-0851

Additional information about the department can be obtained at http://www.upei.ca/pathmicro/,
http://www.upei.ca/pathmicro/newsletters, and http://www.islandscholar.ca/fedorair/ir_role/refworks.u2/Path+Micro.
Possible collaborations include http://research.medicine.dal.ca/ and http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/inh/research/index.html.

In accordance with Canadian immigration regulations, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

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Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin–Madison

University of Wisconsin–Madison
School of Veterinary Medicine
Madison, WI

(Announcement posted January 16, 2012)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications and nominations for the position of dean of its School of Veterinary Medicine. UW-Madison is a major land-grant university committed to excellence in teaching, research and public service with revenues of $2.4 billion, a student body of approximately 42,000 and faculty/staff of approximately 20,000. The university seeks a charismatic individual with a record of visionary, optimistic leadership who can extend the school’s positive trajectory in research/scholarship, learning, and public service through a bold vision of the role of veterinary medicine in discovery, research translation and global health. The dean reports to the chancellor and the provost, serves on the university’s council of deans, and provides leadership for veterinary medicine and public health initiatives across the campus. The dean serves as the chief academic and executive officer of the school with responsibility for faculty and staff development, personnel oversight, fund raising, budget planning and management, curriculum, student academic affairs, clinical resources, and facilities development.

The school, with a budget of $54.5 million, including research expenditures of $20.2 million, is comprised of approximately 325 FTE faculty and staff, and 300 FTE employees in training, graduate assistants and student hourly workers. The dean has oversight of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, which includes responsibility for teaching within the hospital, patient care, and research, as well as several units dedicated to basic science research and teaching. The dean holds a shared responsibility for promoting and facilitating the success of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

Please see http://secfac.wisc.edu/searches/VetMedDean/2012/vacancyannouncement.htm for more information about the deanship.

Candidates must have a record of scholarship and teaching that qualifies them for a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and hold the earned degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent.

Electronic applications and nominations must be received by 9 March 2012 to ensure consideration. Later applications and nominations may also be considered. The committee particularly encourages applications and nominations of women and persons of underrepresented groups. Applicants should include a current resume or curriculum vitae and a comprehensive cover letter that addresses how their strengths and experience match the qualifications for the position, and what they see as challenges and opportunities of the position, as well as the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references. Candidates will be consulted before references are contacted. Please note that in accordance with Wisconsin statutes the names of nominees and applicants who explicitly request confidentiality will not be made public, although the university is required to release the names and titles of the finalists who will be interviewed by the chancellor and the provost.

Submit applications and nominations electronically to the School of Veterinary Medicine Dean Search and Screen Committee at:
Vet-Med-Dean-Search@secfac.wisc.edu

Questions may be directed to the search committee office at 608-262-1677 or ehanneman@secfac.wisc.edu

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

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Assistant Professor Faculty Position in FoodBorne Disease Pathogenisis, North Dakota State University

Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences
North Dakota State University,
Fargo, North Dakota 58108

(Announcement posted January 9, 2012)

Position Description: The Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level. We invite applications from scientists with research interests that focus on the mechanisms by which foodborne pathogens cause disease in humans. We anticipate that faculty effort allocations for this position will be 60% and 40% for research and teaching, respectively. As the successful candidate, you will be expected to establish an extramurally funded, independent research program and contribute to the Department’s growing programs in Microbiology, International Infectious Disease Management and Biosecurity, and Molecular Pathogenesis. You will also have opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary graduate programs, including Food Safety, Master of Public Health, Cellular and Molecular Biology, and Genomics and Bioinformatics.

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in Microbiology or related discipline, postdoctoral research experience with evidence of recent research productivity, demonstrated commitment to teaching, demonstrated ability to interact collegially and collaborate effectively with a diversity of colleagues and students, and effective written and oral communication skills.

Additional Preferred Qualifications: A strong publication record, demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding, and evidence of effective teaching. For further information about this position; including information about our department, NDSU, and the region, please visit www.ndsu.edu/vetandmicro/facultypositions/.

Date Available: July or August, 2012.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin February, 2012. Positions will remain open until filled.

Special instructions to applicants: Use this website to apply: https://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/1665

For questions and additional information contact:

Dr. Penelope Gibbs
Co-Chair, Search Committee
The Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences,
PO Box 6050 Dept. 7690
Fargo, ND, 58108
Tel: 701 231 6726
Fax: 701 231 9692
E-mail: penelope.gibbs@ndsu.edu

Women and other members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
North Dakota State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, Vietnam Era Veterans status, sexual orientation, marital status or public assistance status.

NDSU is an NSF ADVANCE institution.

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Assistant Professor Faculty Position in Microbial Pathogenesis, North Dakota State University

Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences
North Dakota State University,
Fargo, North Dakota 58108

(Announcement posted January 9, 2012)

Position Description: The Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences is seeking a tenure-trackfaculty member at the Assistant Professor level. We invite applications from scientists with research interests in microbial pathogenesis of human and/or animal diseases. Broadly defined, this includes, but is not limited to, the disciplines of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology. We anticipate that faculty effort allocations for this position will be 60% and 40% for research and teaching, respectively. As the successful candidate, you will be expected to establish an extramurally funded, independent research program and contribute to the Department’s growing programs in Microbiology, International Infectious Disease Management and Biosecurity, and Molecular Pathogenesis. You will also have opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary programs, including Food Safety, Master of Public Health, Cellular and Molecular Biology, and Genomics and Bioinformatics.

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in Microbiology or related discipline, postdoctoral research experience with evidence of recent research productivity, demonstrated commitment to teaching, demonstrated ability to interact collegially and collaborate effectively with a diversity of colleagues and students, and effective written and oral communication skills.

Additional Preferred Qualifications: A strong publication record, demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding, and evidence of effective teaching. For further information about this position; including information about our department, NDSU, and the region, please visit www.ndsu.edu/vetandmicro/facultypositions/.

Date Available: July or August, 2012.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin February, 2012. Positions will remain open until filled.

Special instructions to applicants: To apply use this website: https://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/1604

For questions or additional information contact:

Dr. Penelope Gibbs
Co-Chair, Search Committee
The Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences,
PO Box 6050 Dept. 7690
Fargo, ND, 58108
Tel: 701 231 6726
Fax: 701 231 9692
E-mail: penelope.gibbs@ndsu.edu

Women and other members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
North Dakota State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, Vietnam Era Veterans status, sexual orientation, marital status or public assistance status.

NDSU is an NSF ADVANCE institution.

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Assistant Professor Faculty Position, Infectious Disease and Public Health, North Dakota State University

Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences
North Dakota State University,
Fargo, North Dakota 58108

(Announcement posted January 9, 2012)

Position Description: The Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level. We invite applications from scientists with research and/or teaching interests that focus on the impact of infectious diseases on public health. These interests could include, but are not limited to, the ecology, evolution, and epidemiology of infectious diseases. As the successful candidate, you will be expected to establish an extramurally funded, independent research program and contribute to the Department’s growing programs in Microbiology, International Infectious Disease Management and Biosecurity, and Molecular Pathogenesis. You will also lead outreach initiatives to disseminate infectious disease research and promote public health. In addition, you will have
opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary programs on campus, including Food Safety, Master of Public Health, Cellular and Molecular Biology, and Genomics and Bioinformatics.

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in Microbiology or relevant discipline, demonstrated commitment to teaching, demonstrated ability to interact collegially and collaborate effectively with a diversity of colleagues and students, and effective written and oral communication skills.

Additional Preferred Qualifications: Postdoctoral research experience with evidence of recent research productivity, demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding, evidence of effective teaching, and evidence of effective outreach. For further information about this position; including information about our department, NDSU, and the region, please visit www.ndsu.edu/vetandmicro/facultypositions/.

Date Available: July or August, 2012.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin February, 2012. Positions will remain open until filled.

Special instructions to applicants: To apply please use this link: https://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/1666

For questions or additional information contact:

Dr. Penelope Gibbs
Co-Chair, Search Committee
The Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences,
PO Box 6050 Dept. 7690
Fargo, ND, 58108
Tel: 701 231 6726
Fax: 701 231 9692
E-mail: penelope.gibbs@ndsu.edu

Women and other members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
North Dakota State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, Vietnam Era Veterans status, sexual orientation, marital status or public assistance status.

NDSU is an NSF ADVANCE institution.

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Full-time Associate and Assistant Positions Available at Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Beijing

Harbin Veterinary Research Institute
Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science
Beijing, P. R. China

(Announcement posted January 2, 2012)

Harbin Veterinary Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science is one of the top veterinary research institutes established by Chinese government. One national key laboratory, several key laboratories of Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and one animal biotechnology company have been operated under the leadership of the institute. In addition, it houses several state of the art facilities including one Biosafety Level 3 facility and SPF facilities for different animal species.

Applications are now invited for full-time Associate and Assistant Investigator positions in the area of avian or swine immunology of infectious diseases for a newly established immunology research group. Candidates with PhD and relevant research experience in the field of virology and immunology are especially encouraged to apply. 

Salary and benefit packages will be very competitive.

Applications should be submitted electronically as a single PDF file that includes a curriculum vitae, a brief letter indicating your research background and future interests and the name and contact information of two references via email to stonesky2005@yahoo.com.

Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

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Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor in Bacterial Pathogens and Pathogenesis Position Available

Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology
College of Veterinary Medicine
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

(Announcement posted December 24, 2011)

The Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position in the area of Bacterial Pathogens and Pathogenesis.  The position will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.  Applicants must have a PhD and relevant post-doctoral experience with a strong record of excellence in research in bacterial diseases and molecular pathogenesis, particularly of enteric or food borne pathogens.  Candidates with a DVM, in addition to a PhD, are especially encouraged to apply. 

The position responsibilities include establishment of an extramurally funded, independent and collaborative research program concerning the ecology, molecular biology, genomics, or pathogenic mechanisms of enteric or food borne pathogens.  The successful candidate will join an active research group with interests in the ecology, molecular biology, and epidemiology of enteric and food borne pathogens of food animals.  The successful candidate will be expected to commit 15 to 20% of his or her time to support team-taught professional or graduate courses.  Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with training and experience. 

Interested candidates should submit a detailed cover letter that includes specific information relevant to applicant’s ability to meet the qualifications, statement of research interests and goals, curriculum vitae, and have at least three letters of recommendation sent to:

Bacteriology Position Search Committee, Attn: Brandy Nowakowski
Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology
College of Veterinary Medicine
Kansas State University
1800 Denison Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66506-5606

Screening of applications will begin March 15, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. 

KSU is an EOE.  Background check is required.

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