Full Professor

Utah State University•Logan, UT

36d•$175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences (VCLS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Utah State University (USU) is seeking applicants for two assistant, associate, or full professor positions in veterinary microbiology and immunology. The CVM is looking for one individual with expertise in bacteriology/immunology/infectious diseases and one individual with expertise in virology/immunology/infectious diseases. These positions may include 35-40% teaching; 50-55% research and/or clinical diagnostic service at the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UVDL); and 5% service. Tenure-track or professional practice-track positions are available with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027. Review of applications will begin October 16, 2026, and continue until both positions have been filled. The tenure-track rank of assistant, associate, or full professor and the non-tenure track rank of professional practice assistant, associate, or full professor will be considered, depending on preference, qualifications, and experience of the successful applicants. The candidates will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of veterinary professionals by delivering instruction in bacteriology/immunology and virology/immunology in the new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree curriculum. In this capacity, the candidates are also expected to develop and implement innovative teaching methodologies, assessment tools, and evaluation criteria to measure veterinary students’ level of mastery as they progress through the academic program. The candidates will also contribute to other curriculum activities associated with their expertise. Candidates with a research appointment will be expected to develop and carry out independent, nationally recognized research that includes mentoring graduate students engaged in research that is supported by external funding. Alternatively, candidates will be expected to contribute to clinical diagnostic services in their area of expertise at the UVDL. Applicants must have a DVM and/or PhD degree related to microbiology/immunology, either in bacteriology or in virology, or both. The ideal candidates should have demonstrated experience teaching veterinary bacteriology/immunology or virology/immunology; and demonstrated research and/or clinical diagnostic experience. These positions are 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 2026-2027.

Requirements

DVM and/or PhD degree, or equivalent degree(s), in bacteriology/immunology/infectious diseases or virology/immunology/infectious diseases or a related area
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a team member in a collaborative setting
DVM degree with ACVM board certification or eligibility
Training in veterinary diagnostic bacteriology/immunology/infectious diseases or virology/immunology/infectious diseases
Experience teaching veterinary medical students in didactic or clinical settings
For candidates interested in research, a demonstrated record of scholarly activity and publications within refereed scientific and/or pedagogical journals
Extensive experience in the field of veterinary microbiological diagnostics
Demonstrated excellence in teaching veterinary medical students in didactic and/or clinical settings
For candidates interested in research, an established record of research productivity, including publications in scientific and/or pedagogical journals, with evidence of securing extramural funding

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction in either bacteriology/immunology/infectious diseases or virology/immunology/infectious diseases in the DVM degree curriculum.
Take a leadership role in course organization and development.
Develop and implement innovative teaching methodologies, assessment tools, and evaluation criteria in each area of instruction.
Contribute to developing the DVM degree curriculum and other curriculum activities associated with their expertise.
Pursue opportunities to design, analyze, and publish pedagogical research.
Develop and carry out a high-quality research program that includes mentoring veterinary medical, graduate and undergraduate students.
Obtain extramural funding and publish scholarship in peer-reviewed scientific journals and other outlets.
Contribute to veterinary diagnostic service in the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, which is an integral part of the USU CVM.
Demonstrate scholarship in veterinary laboratory diagnostic medicine in the microbiological field of specialization (bacteriology/immunology or virology/immunology).
Provide pathology resident, veterinary student, or graduate student training.
Contribute to the department, college, university, and profession through service (e.g., serve on graduate student, curriculum, hiring, and admissions committees).