Job Description
The School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech is seeking an Assistant Professor of Avian Science and Health. The position is a 9-month academic-year tenure-track position with primary appointment in research (70%) and secondary appointment in teaching (30%). The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program with a research focus within the general area of avian health. The school is searching for the best candidate within areas of interest, including immunology, microbiology, virology, pathobiology, and developmental biology. Candidates using cutting edge technologies to test mechanistic solutions addressing problems in avian health are encouraged to apply (including but not limited to gene editing and multi-omics). Candidates will have the opportunity to participate in research, curriculum, and/or outreach initiatives within the Global Systems Science Destination Area, which is focused on the transdisciplinary study of the dynamic interplay among natural and social systems (http://provost.vt.edu/destination-areas.html). The successful candidate will be expected to teach in their area of expertise at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and this candidate should also be able to explain how they can contribute to courses with a poultry emphasis. The candidate should demonstrate their commitment to recruit and maintain a student and trainee-driven research program that engages at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels. Successful candidates will have access to research laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment, and newly renovated animal facilities. The school is seeking a candidate that has a collaborative mindset that will be able to articulate how they will capitalize on working with the many highly motivated and productive faculty members from Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, the Fralin Institute, and other programs at Virginia Tech that are addressing problems facing animal and human health.
The position is a full-time, 9-month academic year appointment. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Virginia Tech offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have: 1) a Ph.D. in poultry science, animal sciences, veterinary science, biomedical science or a closely-related field by appointment date; 2) demonstrated ability to develop and lead an interdisciplinary research program and attract extramural funding; 3) willingness to develop collaborative programs; 4) a strong interest in undergraduate and graduate education; 5) outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, particularly in communicating science to a lay audience; and 6) experience utilizing poultry models.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with 1) evidence of scholarly output in the form of refereed publications; 2) extramural funding or evidence of grantsmanship; and 3) experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses.
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Review Date
02/16/2025
Additional Information
Deadline for applications is February 16, 2025 or until the position is filled. Candidates must submit online (https://www.jobs.vt.edu) a letter of application, curricula vitae, graduate transcripts, statements of research and teaching interests, and the contact information for at least three professional references.
Correspondence should be addressed to:
Dr. Mike Persia
School of Animal Sciences
3060 Litton-Reaves Hall (0306)
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0306
(******)
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive communitydedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicinecollege, Graduate School , andHonors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including theInnovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerousExtension offices andresearch centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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