The position is 75% research and graduate education, 20% teaching and 5% service to the Department, College, University, and the profession. 

This position is part of a cluster hire in clinical microbiology, emerging infectious disease/zoonotic disease, and diagnostic research. A scientist using multidisciplinary approaches to study pathogens as relevant to diagnostic veterinary medicine is sought for a full-time tenure-track/tenured position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor for a joint appointment in the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology and the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL) in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University, Pullman, WA. 

Faculty in the department are nationally and internationally recognized leaders in research on pathogens that cause significant disease in animals and humans, including those with potential for transmission at the human-animal interface. Additionally, close partnerships with scientists in the USDA-Agricultural Research Service unit housed within the department and scientists in the Paul G. Allen School for Global Health offer numerous opportunities for collaborative research programs. 

We seek an individual using state-of-the-art technologies to develop a program in infectious disease diagnostic research (current emphases include vector-borne, zoonotic, viral, bacterial, and protozoal diseases), diagnostic test development, detection and characterization of emerging infectious diseases, public health, epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, or other related disciplines relevant to terrestrial and aquatic animal health. This program could include applied, field-based, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary research.  The candidate would be expected to work with data produced in WADDL, and their program would align with WADDL needs and goals.  Please visit vmp.vetmed.wsu.edu for more information about faculty and research programs.

This position includes a competitive institutional salary and generous start-up package. 

A doctoral degree in a biomedical discipline or a related field, a minimum of two years productive postdoctoral research experience, and evidence of the potential to establish an independent competitive research program are required for the Assistant Professor level. For the Associate Professor level, evidence of an established, extramurally funded research program, a record of peer reviewed publication, successful collaboration, and a proven track record of graduate education are required. 

This position will begin screening applicants on September 12, 2022. The recruitment will remain open and continue screening applicants until a successful candidate has been found. Applications must be submitted electronically through www.hrs.wsu.edu/jobs/. The online application will need to include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; a summary statement describing research plans; a statement describing contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and contact information for three references including name, title, organization, phone number and email address. The application letter should indicate the applicant’s short- and long-term goals and outline her/his qualifications for the position, including research interests and accomplishments. 

WSU is an EEO/AA employer. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Members of ethnic minorities, women, Vietnam-era or disabled veterans, persons of disability, and/or persons over the age of 40 are encouraged to apply.