Assistant or Associate Professor of Virology

Position Description

The University of Tennessee invites applications from all qualified individuals for a full-time (12-month) faculty appointment in the College of Veterinary Medicine.  The position will be offered as a tenure- or clinical-track assistant or associate professor, dependent on the individual’s interests and qualifications, and will reside in the Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences.

The College is seeking a veterinary virologist who will teach in our professional DVM curriculum, contribute to diagnostic laboratory services, and conduct independent extramurally funded research in some aspect of virology, related infectious disease or immunology.  The successful candidate would also be encouraged to participate in multidisciplinary collaborative research efforts, which could include clinical applications, mechanistic studies, and other expanding areas of research in infectious disease/immunology here at the University of Tennessee.
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.

The College currently matriculates 85-90 DVM students per year, some of whom go on to obtain combined degrees in our intercollegiate Comparative and Experimental Medicine graduate program.  The department is home to diagnostic laboratories in virology, bacteriology, parasitology, pathology, immunology, etc. (https://vetmed.tennessee.edu/vmc/dls) providing services to the College’s Veterinary Medical Center and referring veterinarians across the country.  Faculty enjoy full access to University core facilities in advanced microscopy and ultrastructural imaging, DNA sequencing, and biological and small molecule mass spectrometry, among others.  Advanced computing and modeling expertise are available through the University, NIMBioS, and in conjunction with Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have: (1) a DVM (or equivalent degree) or relevant PhD; (2) experience in diagnostic veterinary virology; (3) a record of publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals documenting case-based and/or hypothesis driven research; (4) excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well with others in a collegial, team atmosphere.  Preference will be given to those with DVM (or equivalent) and PhD degrees, those who are board certified (or board eligible) in virology by the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists, a track record of research funding, and individuals with experience teaching in a veterinary college professional curriculum.

Application Instructions

For consideration, please apply and include: 1) letter of intent, including a concise (up to 3-page) statement of research, diagnostic, and teaching aspirations, 2) current curriculum vitae, and 3) names and contact information (including email addresses) of three professional references.

Informal inquiries are welcome and may be directed to:

Ms Donna Longmire

Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences

College of Veterinary Medicine

The University of Tennessee

2407 River Drive, Rm A201

Knoxville, TN 37996-4546

Email:  longmire@utk.edu

Review of applications will begin April 15, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone 865-974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.