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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - College of Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Sciences

Employer
Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Biomedical Sciences Department
Location
Ames, Iowa
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience
Closing date
Oct 11, 2024
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Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. These are full-time, 9-month positions with salary commensurate with qualifications.

 

The successful candidates will join a department with active research programs in pharmacology, neurobiology, vaccine development, parasitology and other infectious disease. These individuals will be expected to establish a dynamic, extramurally-funded research program within these or a complementary field pertinent to human and/or animal health. The successful candidates will also teach physiology or related biomedical courses to professional and/or graduate students and will mentor graduate students.

 

Required Minimum Qualifications

  • PhD with research experience relevant to Biomedical Sciences

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated success obtaining extramural funding.

  • Research plans relevant to biomedical sciences.

  • Evidence of effective research mentoring experience.

  • Strong record of publication in peer-reviewed journals relative to appointment.

  • Teaching engagement at a university or professional school.

 

Department & College Description

The Biomedical Sciences department supports the mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine by teaching basic science curriculum to veterinary medical students, conducting state-of-the-art basic and translational research relevant to the health of animals and humans, and educating graduate students through both the departmental graduate program and several multidisciplinary interdepartmental programs at Iowa State University. Departmental faculty have active research programs in a range of One Health disciplines including pharmacology, neurobiology, microbial and helminth infectious disease and vaccine development.

 

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who make a difference to human and animal health. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. Through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide unique and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

 

Department/Unit Website: https://vetmed.iastate.edu/bms

 

 

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2025

 

 

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

 

 

Time Type:

Full time

 

 

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Research Statement detailing past accomplishments and future goals (3 pages maximum).

4. Teaching Statement detailing pedagogy, experience and future plans (1 page maximum).

5. Contact information for letters from three professional references.

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however for guaranteed consideration, applications must be received by Wednesday, October 9th.


For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Joshua Beck at jrbeck@iastate.edu.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

 

 

Original Posting Date:

September 9, 2024

 

 

Posting Close Date:

 

 

Job Requisition Number:

R15493

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