Tenure Track – Assistant or Associate Professor-Virology

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The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Iowa State University (ISU), in Ames, Iowa is accepting applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Virology within the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine (VMPM). VMPM provides teaching and research in immunology, infectious diseases, bacterial and viral pathogenesis, host-microbe interactions, vaccine development, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, and public health.

Responsibilities of this 9-month, tenure-track position include establishing and maintaining an active, extramurally funded, independent research program focused on virology in an area complementary to established programs in the department (75%); contribute to the teaching needs of the VMPM department (20%); and perform university service (5%). Areas of research aligned with the mission of VMPM include, but are not limited to: mechanisms of resistance to viral and bacterial infections, vaccinology, genomics, proteomics, and host/pathogen interactions. Teaching responsibilities may lie within the undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional veterinary curriculum.

The successful candidate will have a unique focus complementary to the departments mission in current research interests as stated above. All CVM employees have a responsibility to maintain a positive workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment. Collegial interactions with all co-workers in the CVM will be expected.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D or equivalent degree in virology, microbiology, infectious disease, or related discipline

• Documented research focus in virology

In addition to the requirements above, below are minimum qualifications at the following rank:

Associate Professor:

• Additional years of experience as an independent investigator

• Documented history of extramural funding as a principal investigator

• Experience mentoring graduate students or postdoctoral fellows

• Evidence of strong student evaluations from didactic teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

• DVM degree

• Minimum of three years postdoctoral experience

• Documented publication record in peer-reviewed journals

• Documented teaching experience

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Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames is also the home of the USDA National Centers for Animal Health (see https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/lab_info_services/downloads/NCAHFactsheet.pdf)

Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted one of thebest college townsin the nation.

ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution.

All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within the program, the department, college, and university activities and collegial interactions, and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Department Unit/Website: Please visit our departments website for more information about research, news events, and our institutes and centers: https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmpm

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

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three External References

For questions regarding this position, please email Dr. Cathy Miller at clm@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

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