Assistant or Associate Professor of CVI

Posting Number : F2262P

Working Title :

Assistant or Associate Professor of CVI

Department :

VetMed-Infectious Diseases

About the University of Georgia :

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department :

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.

The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community .

Additional information about The University of Georgia and Athens, Georgia are available at : https : / / hr.uga.edu / Prospective_Employees / Why_UGA / .

College / Unit / Department website :

www.vet.uga.edu

Posting Type : External

Retirement Plan : TRS or ORP

Employment Type : Employee

Benefits Eligibility :

Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary :

Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date :

07 / 01 / 2025

Job Posting Date : 12 / 23 / 2024

Open until filled : Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Applicants should submit a cover letter, research portfolio and philosophy, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three references by the closing deadline. Applications received by January 31, 2025 will receive full consideration. The faculty position is expected to be filled by July 2025.

Location of Vacancy :

Athens Area

EEO Statement :

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement :

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Classification Title :

Open Rank

Faculty Rank :

Open Rank (Tenure Track)

Contract Type : Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status : Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications :

Applicants for these positions must hold a Ph.D.

Position Summary :

The Center for Vaccines and Immunology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia seeks an outstanding researcher in immunology for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor faculty position. Applicants should have a track record of independent research, with interests focused on adaptive immunology. The Center seeks to complement existing strengths by recruiting faculty whose interests include infection and disease models for pathological assessment and vaccine or therapeutic development as a central component of their research program. Candidates having programs leveraging foundational immunological processes to elicit protective immunity and / or modulate immunopathology are also highly competitive. The faculty candidate will be responsible for establishing and overseeing an independent, extramurally funded research program, engaging in collaborative research activities within the Center and across the College and University.

Successful candidates will be encouraged to participate in a rich interdisciplinary and collegial environment provided by the Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases , the Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases , the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center , the Center for Molecular Medicine , the Precision One Health Program , the Regenerative Bioscience Center , the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research , as well as the Departments of Infectious Diseases, Cellular Biology, Biochemistry and others.

The University of Georgia has the highest amount of NIH funding among all public universities that do not have a medical school on their campus. The recently established UGA School of Medicine will further advance ongoing biomedical, life sciences, and veterinary research programs at the university, expanding the research enterprise. The most competitive faculty candidates will leverage new opportunities arising from the new medical training and research programs and facilities.

Candidates can also to leverage collaborative resources and research services available through the Clinical and Translational Research Unit , the Institute of Bioinformatics , and the Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance . The University of Georgia Office of Research and College of Veterinary Medicine also provide robust technology transfer, biocontainment, and animal research and care programs.

A competitive startup package will be provided, as well as access to extensive existing capital equipment, core facilities , and the Georgia Research Alliance Partner Core Facilities. The Department of Infectious Diseases in the College of Veterinary Medicine will serve as the successful candidate’s tenure unit.

Additional Requirements :

Applicants for these positions must hold a Ph.D. with or without D.V.M., M.D., or equivalent. Successful candidates will be expected to have, or to establish nationally recognized, externally funded research programs and contribute to teaching in undergraduate, graduate and / or professional curricula.

The University of Georgia’s promotion and tenure guidelines may be found at the following link : https : / / provost.uga.edu / faculty-affairs / promotion-tenure-evaluation / academic-rank / .

Relevant / Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and / or Certification :

The most successful candidates will have :

• An established record of extramural funding through federal, philanthropic, and / or industry research funding.
• A research program having translational potential (i.e. an interest in or record of clinical application and commercialization)
• An established record of collaborative research.

Assistant Professor position should have (or be expected to have by 2025) :

Associate Professor position should have :

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies :

Is this a Position of Trust? :

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position? :

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? :

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) :

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy :

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy :

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .