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Assistant Professor - Infectious Diseases Epidemiologist

Requisition ID: 2024-8056

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: College of Veterinary Medicine Department: Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences Advertised Salary: Commensurate to qualifications, plus excellent benefits

Overview The Department of Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences (VCLS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a tenure-track position, assistant or associate professor based on qualifications/experience, as an Infectious Disease Epidemiologist with the assignment of 60% research, 35% teaching, and 5% service. This is a tenure-track position with either a fiscal-year (FY), 12-month appointment with a reduced FTE, or an Academic Year (9-month) with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin August 1, 2024, and continue until the position has been filled.

This position offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine through research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to the college's mission by engaging in excellent research, delivering effective teaching and mentorship to undergraduate, professional, and graduate students, and by providing service to the university and professional community.

This position is eligible for excellent benefits, including paid holidays, vacation days (earned hours relative to FTE), a 50% undergraduate tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages, and a generous contribution to retirement. In addition, up to 4 days/month may be used for consulting work. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2024-2025

Responsibilities

• Research (60%)
• Develop and lead an innovative, externally funded research program in infectious disease epidemiology.
• Conduct high-impact research that addresses critical issues in veterinary medicine and public health.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams within the university and with external partners.
• Publish findings in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.
• Teaching (35%)
• Develop and teach professional and graduate courses in epidemiology and within selected CVM courses where reinforcement of epidemiology principles is relevant.
• Mentor and supervise students (graduate, professional, and undergraduate), postdoctoral fellows, and research staff.
• Incorporate current research findings and methodologies into teaching materials.
• Service (5%)
• Participate in college and university committees.
• Engage in professional service activities, including reviewing manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Contribute to community outreach and public engagement activities.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in epidemiology, infectious diseases, veterinary medicine, or a closely related field.
• Ability to develop a well-funded research program.
• A record of scholarly achievements as evidenced by publications in... For full info follow application link.

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