Endowed Chair, Associate/Full Professor
About The Position
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Washington State University (WSU) is seeking an established scientist and leader to build on the college’s rich legacy of the human animal bond established by Dr. Leo Bustad and to lead an interdisciplinary initiative that will link human and animal health. The successful applicant will fill an endowed chair position and will lead an initiative to develop a partnership for interprofessional education, research and service between WSU and the University of Washington’s Center for One Health Research. This newly created initiative entitled The Human-Animal Wellness Center (HAWC) is in its early stages of development. Preference will be given to candidates with an internationally recognized research program and innovative educational approaches in the areas of human-animal interaction or animal cognition/behavior with a knowledge and commitment to interprofessional education, the link between human and animal health and wellness and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. This is a full-time (12-month) permanent tenure-track endowed chair position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, depending on qualifications, located at our Pullman, Washington campus.
Requirements
- An earned doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in psychology, behavior, neurology, or a related field is required.
- Must have an established extramurally funded research program with a record of peer-reviewed publications and national/international reputation commensurate with rank of associate or professor.
- WSU seeks candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.
- For the Full Professor level, candidates must have a demonstrated record of leadership in research, teaching or service to their university or field.
- All candidates must have a history of contributing to high quality undergraduate, graduate or professional education and excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead efforts to develop HAWC to produce a new generation of veterinarians, human health and mental health practitioners, and researchers who can collaborate effectively and develop curricula and joint training for veterinary and human health care students
- Promote and conduct research, teaching and outreach in health issues related to human animal interaction, psychological, emotional, physical benefits and mutual benefits for humans and animals and the efficacy of shared health care delivery and other therapeutic or recreational interventions
- Build on the success of the Seattle One Health Clinic (a joint WSU-UW project).
Benefits
- WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
