Assistant​/Associate Professor - Research

Position Overview

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full‑time, 12‑month, tenure‑track faculty position as Assistant/Associate Professor – Research. The primary emphasis of this position is on research and scholarly activity. The faculty member is responsible for developing, leading, and sustaining an independent and/or collaborative research program that advances veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences, animal health, public health, agricultural sciences, and One Health initiatives aligned with the mission of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES).

This position supports UMES’s 1890 land‑grant mission through research excellence, student mentorship, and strategic growth of the School of Veterinary Medicine’s research enterprise.

Salary range: $100,000 – $160,000 annually, commensurate with academic rank and experience. Benefits:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts with $600 annual state match.
• Life insurance (state sponsored Met Life, USM sponsored Met Life Plan, life insurance and long‑term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland institutions.
• Leave benefits, including paid annual (22 days per year) and sick leave (15 days), personal leave (3 days per year) and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of Maryland wellness programs.

• Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program aligned with School strategic priorities.
• Secure competitive extramural funding (e.g., NIH, USDA, NSF, DoD, FDA, foundations, industry).
• Publish research findings in peer‑reviewed scientific journals and present at regional, national, and international conferences.
• Collaborate with faculty across UMES schools and external institutions to advance interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Mentor DVM and graduate students in research design, data analysis, scientific writing, and dissemination of findings.
• Serve as major advisor or committee member for graduate students, as applicable.
• Contribute to the professional curriculum through lectures or courses in research methods, evidence‑based medicine, epidemiology, or related areas.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, federal, and state research regulations (IACUC, IRB, biosafety, data security).
• Participate in development of research infrastructure, laboratory resources, and accreditation‑related activities.
• Teach veterinary foundational biomedical sciences course in the DVM curriculum.
• Serve on School and University committees and engage in professional service activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the School and University mission.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD), PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences, animal sciences, public health, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated record of peer‑reviewed scholarly productivity.
• Evidence of securing or strong potential to secure extramural research funding.
• Commitment to mentoring students and fostering an inclusive academic environment.

• Established record of independent federal funding (for Associate rank).
• Specialty board certification by the AVMA Board of Specialists (if…