Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, located in Ames, Iowa, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.  This is a full-time, 9-month position with salary commensurate with qualifications.

 

The successful candidate will join a department with active research programs in pharmacology, neurobiology, infectious diseases and cell/molecular biology and establish a dynamic, extramurally funded research program within these or a complementary field pertinent to human and/or animal health.  Applications from candidates with a focus in antimicrobial resistance are particularly encouraged.  The successful candidates will also teach pharmacology or related biomedical courses to professional, graduate and undergraduate students, and mentor graduate students.

 

Iowa State University especially seeks candidates with a commitment to contributing to and enhancing the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research and teaching.

 

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Pharmacology or a related discipline
• A record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Teaching experience

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent
• Boarded in Pharmacology
• History of receiving extramural grants
• History of application for extramural grants
• Publication record in high-impact peer-reviewed journals in pharmacology or related   field
• Teaching experience at the University level
• Research plans relevant to pharmacological sciences especially antimicrobial resistance
• Evidence of research mentoring or supervision
• Evidence of successful research collaborations
• Publications in the pharmacology field
• Veterinary medical experience

 

Department/Program & College Description:

The BMS department supports the College of Veterinary Medicine’s mission through teaching and 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 the BMS graduate program and a number of multidisciplinary interdepartmental programs at Iowa State University.  Department faculty have active research programs in a range of One Health disciplines including clinical and translational pharmacology, neurobiology with an emphasis on neurodegenerative disease and neurotoxicology, microbial and helminth infectious disease, immunology and cell and molecular biology.

 

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.vetmed.iastate.edu/bms

 

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2024

 

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) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications of the job posting

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

4)Teaching Statement detailing experience and future plans/innovations

5)Contact Information for Three Professional References

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees 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 25, 2023

 

Posting Close Date:

October 30, 2023

 

 

Please confirm closing dates at original source link and ensure you take note of appropriate time zones for position closing times.  Please note, Veterinarycareers.com.au takes no responsibility for closing dates or removal of job positions advertised.

For next steps in application please register below.