Associate or Full Professor (College of Veterinary Medicine)

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4881362 ::: section ::: {tabindex="0"} Position Summary: Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a 12-month, tenured faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level in livestock, poultry, or aquaculture food safety, foodborne pathogens, and/or antimicrobial resistance. This predominantly research-focused position includes approximately 75% research, 1520% teaching, and 510% service. The successful candidate will join the Colleges emerging Food Animal Health and Production Initiative, with the opportunity to build a nationally recognized research program while complementing and expanding existing strengths in food animal health, poultry health, infectious disease, and antimicrobial resistance.\ \ As part of our emerging Food Animal Health and Production Initiative, we aim to advance food animal health and production through research excellence, innovation, and collaboration. In partnership with the Arkansas Research Alliance, we seek to translate discovery into solutions that improve animal health, strengthen agricultural productivity, and drive economic impact. Our vision is to establish Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine as a nationally recognized leader in food animal health and production research. ::: ::: ::: section ::: {tabindex="0"} Duties & Responsibilities: - Develop an independent, extramurally funded research program - Collaborate with existing A-State faculty and other faculty and staff across other agencies and organizations in Arkansas to create a nationally recognized food animal health research center of excellence - Develop commercial applications for research findings - Mentor and teach MS and PhD students, and postdoctoral researchers in molecular biosciences or related fields - Teach in the foundational and/or clinical sciences curriculum of the DVM program - Mentor and advise DVM students, graduate students, and postdoctoral trainees in scientific investigation - Contribute to college and university committees and serve on regional or national professional organizations - Other duties as assigned College Overview:\ The Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine is a newly established college located in one of the nations most important agricultural regions, creating exceptional opportunities for discovery and impact. The College is building research strengths in infectious disease, microbiology, pathology, and animal health and production, supported by strong connections with industry, producers, and academic partners. In partnership with the Arkansas Research Alliance, we are seeking to build transformative research programs and establish the state of Arkansas as a destination for excellence in food animal health and production. Required Documents: - Cover letter that includes a statement of research experience and plans, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references ::: ::: ::: section ::: {tabindex="0"} Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated success in obtaining extramural funding (e.g., USDA, NIH, NSF, Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research)\ Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and staff\ Ability to communicate effectively across stakeholders\ Ability to prioritize tasks, deliver results in a timely manner, and function independently\ Experience translating research findings into intellectual property (preferred) ::: ::: ::: section ::: {tabindex="0"} General Days/Hours: Monday - Friday\ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.\ Additional hours as requested and/or needed\ Regular and reliable attendance ::: ::: ::: section ::: {tabindex="0"} Other: Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date.\ \ The search will continue until the position is filled. Those who apply by the closing date will receive priority consideration. ::: ::: ::: section ::: {tabindex="0"} Minimum Qualifications: PhD\ Five years of faculty experience\ \ DVM or equivalent (preferred)\ Board certification (e.g., LAIM, ACPV, ACVM, ACVCP) (preferred) ::: :::