Assistant/Associate Professor - Infectious Disease
Full Time
Raleigh, NC
Posted
Job description
Posting Information
Posting Number
PG192280EP
Internal Recruitment
No
Working Title
Assistant/Associate Professor - Infectious Disease
Anticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with experience and credentials
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with flexibility as required
Job Location
Raleigh, NC
Department
Population Health and Pathobiology
About the Department
The position will reside in the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine. The mission of the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology is to recruit, train, inspire, and graduate Doctors of Veterinary Medicine of exemplary knowledge, skill, and character. In order to maintain the intellectual and professional climate necessary to accomplish this mission, the department’s faculty will advance veterinary medical science through innovative basic and applied research, inspired mentoring of students (undergraduate, professional, residents, and graduate), excellence in clinical and diagnostic services, and innovative extension and engagement activities.
North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians, and veterinarian and biomedical scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems. The College has gained international recognition for the strength of its teaching, research, engagement, and patient care efforts and is ranked 3rd among the nation’s colleges of veterinary medicine in the current U.S. News & World Report survey.
Located on 180 acres near downtown Raleigh, the College encompasses 20 buildings on the main Centennial Biomedical Campus. Instruction is in three departments—Clinical Sciences, Molecular Biomedical Sciences, and Population Health Pathobiology. In addition to the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, there are programs leading to master and doctoral degrees in several areas with numerous opportunities for specialization.
North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians, and veterinarian and biomedical scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems. The College has gained international recognition for the strength of its teaching, research, engagement, and patient care efforts and is ranked 3rd among the nation’s colleges of veterinary medicine in the current U.S. News & World Report survey.
Located on 180 acres near downtown Raleigh, the College encompasses 20 buildings on the main Centennial Biomedical Campus. Instruction is in three departments—Clinical Sciences, Molecular Biomedical Sciences, and Population Health Pathobiology. In addition to the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, there are programs leading to master and doctoral degrees in several areas with numerous opportunities for specialization.
Essential Job Duties
The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at North Carolina State University invites applications for tenure-track position (12 month appointment) – in the field of infectious disease with emphasis on microbiology, immunology, virology, molecular biology, or the pathogenesis of disease . Up to four (4) positions will be filled.
A primary research and discovery responsibility is highly desirable for these position(s). The goals of these positions are to expand the CVM’s basic and applied programs in infectious disease and immunology. Those with expertise in developing diagnostic tools, microbiome, and immunotherapeutics including vaccine development and elucidation of pathogenesis of disease are of particular interest. The candidate(s) will join a strong department dedicated to infectious disease research, diagnostics, and food animal production medicine. A research focus on the microbiology, immunology, or virology aspects of food animal diseases is desirable, but not required.
The successful candidates will have excellent opportunities to collaborate with the Comparative Medicine Institute, the North Carolina swine, poultry and ruminant industries, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture Veterinary Division, the medical schools at Duke and University of North Carolina and the other institutions within the Research Triangle.
There will also be an expectation and a responsibility to participate in the teaching of microbiology, immunology, and virology courses within the veterinary and graduate curricula. In particular, the successful applicants will contribute to the Infection and Immunity Series in the DVM curriculum, which focuses on microbial, virology and immunological aspects of animal diseases, and/or in courses within the Infectious Disease and Immunology concentration areas in the Comparative Biomedical Science graduate program
A primary research and discovery responsibility is highly desirable for these position(s). The goals of these positions are to expand the CVM’s basic and applied programs in infectious disease and immunology. Those with expertise in developing diagnostic tools, microbiome, and immunotherapeutics including vaccine development and elucidation of pathogenesis of disease are of particular interest. The candidate(s) will join a strong department dedicated to infectious disease research, diagnostics, and food animal production medicine. A research focus on the microbiology, immunology, or virology aspects of food animal diseases is desirable, but not required.
The successful candidates will have excellent opportunities to collaborate with the Comparative Medicine Institute, the North Carolina swine, poultry and ruminant industries, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture Veterinary Division, the medical schools at Duke and University of North Carolina and the other institutions within the Research Triangle.
There will also be an expectation and a responsibility to participate in the teaching of microbiology, immunology, and virology courses within the veterinary and graduate curricula. In particular, the successful applicants will contribute to the Infection and Immunity Series in the DVM curriculum, which focuses on microbial, virology and immunological aspects of animal diseases, and/or in courses within the Infectious Disease and Immunology concentration areas in the Comparative Biomedical Science graduate program
Other Responsibilities
The selected individual is expected to mentor and train graduate students and post-docs.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- A PhD in a discipline related to infectious diseases, including but not limited to microbiology, immunology, virology, and molecular biology.
Other Required Qualifications
- Candidates are expected to build independent, well-funded research programs. Candidates eligible for Associate Professor rank should demonstrate a strong publication record and success in obtaining extramural funding.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.
- Aptitude for and desire to teach and mentor veterinary and graduate students.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates with both a DVM and PhD and an established research focus are preferred.
- Post-doctoral experience.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
- Valid NC driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of start date.
Valid NC Driver's License required
Yes
Commercial Driver's License required
No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
12/09/2022
Anticipated Close Date
Open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications should include a cover letter specifying the research area of interest, curriculum vitae, the contact information of three professional references, a research statement, and a diversity statement (use document 1).
Position Details
Position Number
00003561
Position Type
Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical Emergencies
Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?
No
Department ID
196001 - Dept-Population,Health,Pathobi
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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