Veterinary Microbiology (Bacteriologist) Faculty

• Teaching (~60%): Participate in team-taught courses in Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology and Introduction to Microbiology (Virology Module)
• Participate in Essential Clinical Skills Laboratories (Bacteriology Module)
• Participate in Graduate Teaching (online Master’s in One Health)
• Participate and engage in other courses that the candidate might have skills, interests and qualifications
• Participate and engage in student centered interventional courses as needed
• Research and Scholarly Activity (~30%): Intramural funding is available (upon application) and submission of grants for extramural funding is expected
• Develop an independent and/or collaborative research program resulting in publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Presentation of scientific findings at conferences
• Administrative/Service (~10%): Contribute to the bacteriology diagnostic service delivered by the technical team within the Diagnostic Laboratory
• Engagement in service activities, including faculty meetings, assigned committees, and designated office hours are expected
• Serve on postgraduate committees for Master’s and PhD students
• Completes other duties as determined and assigned by the Department and/or Division Head

• DVM or comparable degree (MD, Microbiology degree) with a PhD are essential
• Concentration of thesis work in the Veterinary Bacteriology/Microbiology field is highly desirable
• Post-doctoral training and Diplomate status is highly desirable
• Experience in Clinical Diagnostic Bacteriology/Microbiology such as culture and isolation techniques, molecular diagnostics, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and automation
• Track record of publishing in quality journals, as well as potential to collaborate or develop an independent research program
• A strong commitment to meeting the needs of students and an understanding of student-centered learning, in collaboration with the existing bacteriology teaching team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere

Ability to teach introductory virology lectures