Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Veterinary Parasitology

Utah State University
Commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits
paid holidays
United States, Utah, Logan
Apr 09, 2025
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Veterinary Parasitology Requisition ID: 2025-9016 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: College of Veterinary Medicine Department: Veterinary Clinical & Life Sciences Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits Overview The Department of Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences (VCLS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for an open faculty position in veterinary parasitology. The position comprises 35% teaching, 60% research, and 5% service. This is a 1.0 FTE academic-year position with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin May 15, 2025, and continue until the position has been filled. The tenure-track rank of assistant, associate, or full professor will be considered, depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. This position is eligible for excellent benefits, including paid holidays, 22 vacation days/year, a 50% undergraduate tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages, and a generous contribution to retirement. In addition, up to 4 days/month may be used for consulting work. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2024-2025. Responsibilities Position responsibilities for Teaching (35%): Provide instruction in parasitology in the fully integrated veterinary medical curriculum, which includes formal instruction, laboratory instruction, and case-based group exercises. Participate in graduate student instruction in the department's Biomedical Sciences graduate program. Take a leadership role in course organization and development. Contribute to future development and delivery of veterinary medical instruction in the DVM degree curriculum. Position responsibilities for Research (60%): Develop a competitive research program sustained by extramural funding. Publish original research in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Participation in graduate student teaching and training. Position responsibilities for Service (5%): Contribute to the department, college, university, and profession through service (e.g., serve on promotion, curriculum, hiring, and admissions committees) Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: PhD, or DVM, or equivalent degree. Demonstrated expertise in parasitology. Evidence of potential for building an extramurally funded research program. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work within the team of instructors in the DVM program. Strong English language written and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of excellent teaching performance in an academic and/or similar professional setting. Postdoctoral research training of at least one year. Demonstrated record of scholarly activity and record of published peer-reviewed scientific research. Demonstrated ability to obtain extramural research funding. Experience teaching parasitology in a veterinary medical program. Additional Qualifications for Associate or Full Professor: At least five years of professional experiencein veterinary parasitology instruction. Strong track record of scientific publications and an established strong research program sustained by extramural funding. Experience in curriculum development and leadership, including course organization and innovation in teaching methodologies. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: 1. CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV 2. Letter of Intent including a statement of career goals, teaching philosophy and interests, and, only for those candidates interested in research, a statement of research philosophy and interests. Upload to "Other Documents 1-10" 3. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. University Highlights The Assistant Professor will be joining the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at an exciting point of transformation. In 2022 the state of Utah approved the creation of a full four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program at USU. The CVM has received approval through its accrediting agency, the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education, to admit its inaugural class of 40 students in the fall of 2025, and cohorts of 80 veterinary students in subsequent years. The new college is the only veterinary medical education program in Utah. The CVM is dedicated to providing top-tier education and training to the next generation of veterinarians. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, innovative teaching methods, and a commitment to excellence in veterinary care. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of veterinary medicine. Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. 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