Assistant or Associate Professor - Molecular and/or Immuno-Parasitology

Job Description

The Department of Veterinary Pathobiology is announcing its search for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Molecular and/or Immuno-Parasitology. A successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program, direct PhD students and participate in teaching professional veterinary students, graduate and undergraduate students.

The Department of Veterinary Pathobiology is an integral component of the College of Veterinary Medicine that provides a unique and critical link between the basic and clinical sciences. Our mission is to acquire, advance and disseminate knowledge in the fields of pathology, parasitology, microbiology, immunology, comparative medicine, genetics and related disciplines that will ultimately lead to better diagnosis, control and prevention of animal and human diseases and to provide training of the next generation of researcher scientists.

Our Campus and Our Community: MU is a nationally competitive, global university. Many states fund separate research and land-grant universities, but Missouri combines those roles at its flagship institution. MU is both a land-grant university with a statewide mission of service to citizens and Missouri’s largest public research university. MU is one of only five universities nationwide that offers law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus. MU is a national leader in comparative medicine, in which researchers collaborate by sharing discoveries, innovations and treatments for humans and animals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates should have a PhD, DVM or equivalent terminal degree with a minimum 2 - 3 years relevant postdoctoral or equivalent experience, a strong record of scholarly output and evidence of potential to sustain high-quality research.
• Candidates should have expertise in molecular parasitology, immuno-parasitology, parasitic pathogenesis, clinical parasitology and/or related areas.

Candidate will be evaluated on:

• Candidates should complement one or more research areas of focus in the Department. Departmental focus areas include infectious diseases, vector biology, epidemiology, molecular biology, genomics, laboratory diagnostics, and laboratory animal medicine.
• Candidates will be expected to be involved in the instruction of professional students in parasitology and participate in undergraduate and graduate instruction in their specialty.

Candidates with advanced training and active research programs are particularly encouraged to apply. The Department encourages the development of intra- and interdisciplinary research teams. There is opportunity to collaborate with faculty in our Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and Veterinary Health Center as well as faculty in our School of Medicine and Animal Science Departments. The successful candidate would have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and core laboratories.

Application Materials

Interested candidates should submit:

• A curriculum vita and a statement of research interests/goals as well as one describing teaching philosophy and experience.
• The names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references.

Please contact Marie Schlup (schlupm@missouri.edu) for more information or questions.

Application Deadline

Screening of applications will start November 8, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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