Tenure Track Assistant Professor Biomedical Sciences

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Tenure Track Assistant Professor Biomedical Sciences

Ames, IA
Full Time
R19889

Position Title:

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Biomedical Sciences

Appointment Type:
Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. These are full-time, 9-month positions with salary commensurate with qualifications.

The successful candidates will join a department with active research programs in pharmacology, neuroscience, vaccine development, infectious disease, and molecular and cell biology. These individuals will be expected to establish a dynamic, extramurally-funded research program within these or a complementary field pertinent to human and/or animal health. The successful candidates will also teach pharmacology to professional and/or graduate students. Research programs in pharmacology-relevant disciplines are of particular interest, including neurobiology, cellular signaling, drug mechanism and mode of action, endocrinology, toxicology, and receptor or antimicrobial pharmacology.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD with research experience relevant to Biomedical Sciences

Preferred Qualifications:

Research plans and experience relevant to Pharmacology or other Biomedical Sciences

Strong record of publication in peer-reviewed journals relative to appointment

Demonstrated success obtaining extramural funding

Evidence of effective research mentoring experience

Teaching engagement at a university or professional school

Department/Program & College

Description:

The Biomedical Sciences department supports the mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine by teaching a basic science curriculum to veterinary medical students, conducting state-of-the-art basic and translational research relevant to the health of animals and humans, and educating graduate students through both the departmental graduate program and several multidisciplinary interdepartmental programs at Iowa State University. Departmental faculty research programs span a range of One Health disciplines including pharmacology, neuroscience, microbial and helminth infectious disease and vaccine development.

Iowa State University and Central Iowa

Iowa State University is a Carnegie Foundation R1 institution with a student enrollment exceeding 30,000 located in Ames, a progressive community just 30 miles north of Des Moines. Ames offers extensive parks and trails, strong public schools, a comparatively low cost of living and convenient access to the cultural and recreational opportunities of one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Midwest.

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Unit/Website:

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Proposed

Start Date:

August 16, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Cover Letter

2) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

3) Research Statement detailing past accomplishments and future goals (3 pages maximum)

4) Teaching Statement detailing pedagogy, experience and future plans (1 page maximum)

5) Contact information for Three Professional References external to Iowa State University

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For full guaranteed consideration, please apply on or before  October 05, 2026.  This position will be open until…