Description
The Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, at the University of Georgia is seeking to grow and diversify their programs through investments in faculty with expertise in how genetics, the environment, and lifestyle inform the most efficacious approaches to prevent and treat diseases of humans and animals.
The focus of this hiring initiative will be in the field of Precision One Health, and will be part of a cluster spanning the College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, College of Public Health, and the College of Engineering. Within this hiring initiative areas of research might include, but are not limited to: medicinal chemistry, chemistry, chemical biology, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, animal models of antimicrobial resistance, novel drug discovery, origins of antimicrobial resistance, and therapeutics for emerging infectious diseases.
The University of Georgia has world-renowned departmental programs in infectious diseases, which are augmented by research centers focused on drug discovery and emerging global diseases. This faculty position is intended to strengthen ties between units that offer much support for collaboration in areas of graduate training, research and undergraduate education.
The candidate will be appointed and physically located in the Department of Infectious Diseases. The candidate will have complete access to facilities and resources in the Department. The Department of Infectious Diseases is home to 49 faculty members focusing on a variety of viral, bacterial, and parasitic infectious diseases with strengths in immunology, vaccinology, drug discovery and investigation of host-pathogen interactions. The Department also operates Arthropod Containment Level 2/3 and BSL3/ABSL3 facilities, plus a Bio-Imaging Core Facility. Also relevant to this position are other units at the University of Georgia including the Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases, The Center for Drug Discovery, the Institute for Bioinformatics, and the Filariasis Research Reagent Resource (FR3).
To apply, please submit applications through UGA Jobs at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/414928.
Along with the on-line application, applicants are asked to submit the following information as a single PDF file:
A detailed curriculum vitae.
A cover letter addressing the candidate’s experience relative to the responsibilities of the position, and a summary of research accomplishments and future goals (2 page max.).
A statement of teaching philosophy and experiences regarding instruction and mentoring (2-page max.).
The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references.
Questions related to the position may be directed to vetidsearch@uga.edu
Initial consideration of applications will begin February 24, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by March 26, 2025. The anticipated start date for the position is August, 2025.
The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 16 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a new School of Medicine, housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Requirements
For this position we seek a tenure-track Assistant Professor who will build and maintain a strong extramurally funded research program focused on anthelmintic drug discovery and mechanisms of resistance to anthelmintic drugs, particularly for helminths affecting large animals. A commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate, graduate, and veterinary professional levels within the College of Veterinary Medicine is required. At least three years of documented experience relevant to the position are required. Candidates should have a strong hypothesis-driven research program, which incorporates experimental (i.e., field, lab, molecular) approaches, to address the most challenging problems in one or more of the above areas. Potential contributions to the FR3 through consulting and collaboration are also encouraged. The position includes a competitive salary, excellent laboratory space, and a generous start-up package.
Applicants must hold a DVM and PhD, or equivalent terminal degrees in veterinary parasitology, specifically anthelmintic resistance.
A strong record of research, scholarship, and instruction that is commensurate with the stage in their professional career and aligned with the areas of research and scholarship associated with this position; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; a focus on interdisciplinary scholarship that addresses critical societal challenges.
For information about the requirements for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, please see the UGA Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/academic-rank/
A commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional veterinary levels within the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy is required.
At least three years of documented experience relevant to the position are required.
