Position Announcement: Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor in Molecular Virology/Viral Pathogenesis

May 16, 2012 — Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine

The Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position in the area of viral pathogenesis and/or molecular virology. The position will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants must have a PhD or DVM/PhD and possess a strong record of excellence in research related to animal or zoonotic diseases. Responsibilities include establishment of an extramurally funded research program. Teaching responsibilities include contributions to team-taught courses for veterinary and graduate students. The successful candidate will join an active research group with interests in molecular viral pathogenesis related to zoonotic and animal diseases; including access to the Biosecurity Research Institute http://www.bri.k-state.edu/, which contains BSL-3 enhanced laboratories suitable for large animal research. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with training and experience.

Interested candidates should submit a detailed cover letter that includes specific information relevant to applicant’s ability to meet the qualifications, statement of research interests and goals, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three references sent to:

Virology Position Search Committee
Attn: Brandy Nowakowski
Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology
College of Veterinary Medicine
Kansas State University
1800 Denison Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66506-5606

Screening of applications will begin June 15, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. KSU is an EOE. Background check is required.