Jobs
>
Ames

    tenure-track assistant - Ames, IA, United States - Iowa State University

    Default job background
    Description

    Position Title:
    Tenure-track Assistant - Associate - Full Professor - Epidemiology


    Appointment Type:
    Faculty


    Job Description:

    Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:


    The Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine (VDPAM) at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames Iowa invites nominations and applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (ISU-VDL) at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.

    The ISU-VDL is a full-service, fully-accredited diagnostic laboratory serving veterinarians and animal owners across the state of Iowa and North America.

    The laboratory provides a wide variety of diagnostic services to meet the needs of a large and diverse caseload (>120,000 cases in 2023).


    This position will allocate approximately 50% effort to independent research in population sciences, 40% in support of ISU-VDL diagnostic services, and 10% to teaching.

    Research will focus on the development and application of analytical tools and methods for the detection/diagnosis, prevention, and control of infectious diseases in livestock and poultry populations.

    Research efforts are encouraged to be collaborative and cooperative among professional colleagues (ISU and peer institutions) and ISU-VDL clientele (veterinarians, pork producers, bio-pharma industry).

    A 40% commitment to ISU-VDL services will focus on enhancing the value and use of veterinary diagnostic information to ISU-VDL clientele and stakeholders.

    This includes technical support for the development of internal and client-facing diagnostic data management capabilities, the development and use of cutting-edge animal health information management applications, and facilitation of methods for the improvement of livestock and poultry population health using on-going diagnostic data.

    The successful candidate will also be expected to teach in both the professional and graduate curricula and mentor graduate students in the department's cross-disciplinary graduate programs in Veterinary Preventive Medicine (MS) and Population Sciences in Animal Health (PhD).


    The successful candidate is expected to contribute to a positive and collaborative University environment through their public service, committee involvement, and participation in professional organizations.

    Iowa State University especially seeks candidates who are interested in contributing to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and outreach.

    The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the enhancement of the health and well-being of animals and human beings through excellence in education, research, professional practice, and committed service to the State of Iowa, the nation and the world.


    Required Minimum Qualifications:

    • DVM or equivalent degree.
    • An advanced academic degree (MS or PhD) in veterinary population sciences or a closely related area of specialization.
    • Working knowledge of food animal production and diseases, with a minimum of five years field experience working with veterinary clinics, livestock production systems, or biopharma.
    In addition to the required minimum qualifications, qualifications for specific ranks are listed as follows:


    ASSISTANT

    PROFESSOR:
    Demonstrated scholarship e.g., peer-reviewed publications and oral presentations, in food animal population sciences or a closely related field.


    ASSOCIATE

    PROFESSOR:

    An established record of experience, scholarship, and demonstrated impact in veterinary food animal population medicine or a closely related field.


    PROFESSOR:
    A record of scholarship in veterinary food animal population medicine with national recognition of expertise.


    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Board certification in epidemiology or equivalent (e.g., American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine).
    • Teaching experience in graduate-level (MS, PhD) courses in population medicine, including experimental design and statistical methods associated with research in veterinary livestock and poultry populations.
    • Documented success in competing for extramural sources of research funding.
    • In-depth working knowledge of swine production medicine.
    • Documented knowledge of intra- and inter-laboratory veterinary diagnostic laboratory database software (LIMS) and knowledge of the standard terminology libraries used in electronic data transfer, e.g., SNOMED CT and LOINC.

    Department/Program & College Description:


    VDPAM was created in 1997 to strategically grow the resources and emphasis in production of animal medicine at the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine.

    VDPAM consists of ~55 faculty and 175 staff.

    Many of our faculty and staff serve food animal agriculture through service units in the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center's Food Animal and Camelid Hospital, the Veterinary Field Services unit, and the ISU VDL.

    A national leader in animal and human health, the full-service laboratories at the VDL process over 120,000 cases each year and conduct 1.5 million tests annually.

    Fully accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, the VDL provides complete diagnostic services for all animal species, including necropsy, bacteriology, serology, histopathology, virology, parasitology, molecular diagnostics, epidemiology, toxicology, and other analytical services.


    Department Unit/Website:

    Proposed Start Date:
    June 1, 2024

    Number of Months Employed Per Year:
    12 Month Work Period


    Time Type:
    Full time


    Application Instructions:
    To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application.

    Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

    1.) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

    2.) Letter of Application/Cover Letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications of the job posting

    3.) Contact Information for Three External(to Iowa State University)References

    If you have questions regarding this application process, please email or call or

    Toll Free:
    If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

    Dr. Jeffrey Zimmerman at or

    or

    Dr. Darin Madson at or

    Why Choose ISU?

    Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:


    • Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
    • Generous leave plans
    • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
    • Life insurance and long-term disability
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Wellbeing program

    Original Posting Date:
    April 4, 2024


    Posting Close Date:
    May 8, 2024


    Job Requisition Number:
    R14378


  • Iowa State University Ames, United States

    The Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine (VDPAM) at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames Iowa invites nominations and applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the Veterina Associate, Track, Professor, ...


  • Iowa State University Ames, United States Full time

    Job Description · : Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: · Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames, Iowa, invites applications for a full-time clinical or tenure-track Assistant Professor Faculty position in Cardiology in the Department of Veterina ...


  • Iowa State University Ames, United States

    Position Title:Tenure Track or Clinical Track Assistant-Associate-Full Professor - Radiology · Appointment Type:Faculty · Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: · Are you looking for a career in academia that matches your priorities? The Department of Veterinary ...


  • Iowa State University Ames, United States

    Position Title: · Tenure Track or Clinical Track Assistant-Associate-Full Professor - Radiology · Appointment Type: · Faculty · Job Description: · Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: · Are you looking for a career in academia that matches your priorities? The Department of Ve ...


  • Iowa State University Ames, United States Full time

    Job Description · : Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: · Are you looking for a career in academia that matches your priorities?The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University (ISU) has the job for youLocated ...


  • Iowa State University Ames, United States

    Are you looking for a career in academia that matches your priorities? The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University (ISU) has the job for you Located in Ames, Iowa, ISU invites applica Track, Clinical, Radiology, Pr ...


  • Iowa State University Ames, United States

    The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the small animal surgery section of the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC). We Track, Clinical, Animal, Clini ...


  • Dallas Center Grimes Schools Grimes, United States

    Assistant 7th/8th Boys Track Coach - JobID: Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching + Date Posted: 5/24/2024 + Location: Oak View School + Date Available: Spring 2025 Description: The Dallas Center-Grimes School District is looking for dedicated professional to be the 7th/ ...


  • Dallas Center Grimes Schools Grimes, United States

    Assistant 7th/8th Girls Track Coach - JobID: Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching + Date Posted: 5/24/2024 + Location: Oak View School + Date Available: Spring 2025 Description: The Dallas Center-Grimes School District is looking for dedicated professional to be the 7th ...

  • Iowa State University

    Open Rank

    1 week ago


    Iowa State University Ames, United States

    The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) at Iowa State University is accepting applications for a 9-month tenure-track open rank professor position. The position includes responsibilities in research, teaching, and service. All candi Health Science, Nutrition, Sc ...


  • Iowa State University Ames, United States

    Position Title: · Associate Dean and Director for Extension and Outreach to Human Sciences · Appointment Type: · Faculty · Job Description: · Iowa State University Extension and Outreach (ISUEO) and the College of Human Sciences (CHS) is seeking an exceptional individual to lead ...


  • Iowa State University Ames, United States

    Position Title:Associate Dean and Director for Extension and Outreach to Human Sciences · Appointment Type:Faculty · Job Description: · Iowa State University Extension and Outreach (ISUEO) and the College of Human Sciences (CHS) is seeking an exceptional individual to lead its Hu ...


  • InsideHigherEd Ames, United States

    · Chair, Department of Architecture · College of Design · The Department of Architecture in the College of Design at Iowa State University is seeking an accomplished leader with demonstrated achievements in architecture for the role of Department Chair to support and promote the ...


  • Agricultural Research Service Ames, United States

    Summary This position is in the Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Field Organization, Midwest Area, located in Ames, IA. In this position, you will work closely with the location's management team to efficiently and effectively carry out all a ...


  • Ayer Shirley School District Ames, United States

    Join the Ames Community School District, where your journey matters ACSD promotes an educational environment that is racially, ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse to broaden students' academic experience and to enrich our District. We are focused on creating and su ...


  • Arnold Motor Supply Ames, United States Full time

    Job Type · Full-time · Description · Auto parts as a career? With the right company, it's a great gig For nearly 100 years, Arnold Motor Supply has provided amazing career opportunities for those who really like: · Being part of a team that feels like family · The possibility ...

  • The Salvation Army Central Territory

    Receptionist

    3 weeks ago


    The Salvation Army Central Territory Ames, United States

    Job Description · The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Chr ...

  • ARIAS

    Sales Consultant

    2 weeks ago


    ARIAS Ames, United States Full time

    ARIAS · is looking for a leader to add to our organization who has passion and purpose. We have been in business for 120 years and lead the way in the industry. The role will consist of learning our process to service existing 2,000 business clients while developing relationships ...


  • Iowa State University Ames, United States

    Position Title:Assistant Golf Professional · Job Group:Professional & Scientific · Required Minimum Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience · Preferred Qualifications:Experience with golf instruction · Currently enrolled or completion of ...

  • 10Fold Architecture + Engineering

    Structural Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    10Fold Architecture + Engineering Ames, United States

    Are you a proactive self-starter that enjoys creating systems and processes? Do you enjoy a wide variety of projects? Do you follow through with details and make sure your work is perfect? Do you struggle to find people that can keep up with you? Do you quickly become an expert i ...