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 department’s 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

About Iowa State University

The Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine at Iowa State University has a three-tiered mission of research, teaching, and service, and is addressed by a highly-productive faculty and staff, energetic graduate students and postdoctoral research associates, and adjunct faculty with additional expertise. Our research aims to improve animal health, public health and food safety. Our faculty have instructional responsibilities for bacteriology, immunology, virology, microbiology, epidemiology, and public health. VMPM fosters an environment that promotes excellence in research, teaching, and service through innovation and discovery. The department imparts knowledge and skills in infectious diseases, encourages lifelong learning, conducts basic and applied research focused on animal and human health, participates in professional and community service, and partners with stakeholders to address societal needs. Ames is a great community to live and was recently voted one of the best college towns in the nation. It has a population of 60,000, located in central Iowa, approximately 30 minutes from Des Moines. Numerous activities are available including camping, bike p...aths, golf courses, state parks, aquatic center, and the excitement of Big XII sporting events and more. For more information on Ames you can visit www.ameschamber.com.

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