Assistant/Associate Professor of Infectious Disease

About This Role:

The Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University is recruiting an Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in tick/vector-borne disease, parasitology, and host-pathogen interactions. The ideal candidate should have evidence of research productivity and a strong potential to obtain or have already obtained extramural funding in any area of bacterial tick-borne diseases. This position is a 12-month, tenure-track appointment with an approximately 80% research, 15% teaching, and 5% non-directed service distribution of effort.  The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in working across disciplines and collaborating broadly in areas that are potentially synergistic with current departmental and college faculty interests in infectious diseases, vaccinology, and cellular and molecular mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions. 

Applicants must (a) possess a PhD in an infectious disease-related area; (b) demonstrate potential for teaching at the professional and graduate levels; (c) demonstrate the ability to acquire extramural funding to build or maintain an active research program.  Preference will be given to individuals who possess a DVM (or equivalent), and have engaged in post-doctoral training.

Kansas State University is a major land-grant research university located in Manhattan KS, a dynamic collegiate community of approximately 50,000 in the scenic Flint Hills of northeastern Kansas.  The department, university and community provide an excellent research environment including Centers of Excellence in Emerging Zoonotic Animal Diseases, Emerging Infectious Diseases, and Vector-Borne Diseases, among others (https://www.vet.k-state.edu/research/centers-institutes/),  the BSL3 Biosecurity Research Institute (https://www.bri.k-state.edu/), the USDA Arthropod-Borne Animal Disease Research Unit (https://www.ars.usda.gov/plains-area/mhk/cgahr/abadru/) and the new National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) (https://www.usda.gov/nbaf). Additional interrelated research facilities and collaborative opportunities exist within the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics and the Division of Biology, The Johnson Cancer Research Center https://cancer.k-state.edu/, and at other regional universities, such as the University of Kansas (http://www.kumc.edu/kansasidea/scientific-themes.html; https://cbid.cobre.ku.edu/about-cbid). Manhattan consistently ranks as one of the top college-towns in the nation offering a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities in a friendly and progressive community.  The university offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and liberal paid leave time. A complete listing of benefits can be viewed at: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits. 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter that includes specific information relevant to the applicant’s ability to meet the qualifications and a statement of research interests and goals, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three references who have agreed to write letters of recommendation.  Applications can be made online at https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/careers/.  Any questions regarding this position can be referred to the chair of the search committee Dr. Brian Herrin (bhh@vet.ksu.edu, 785-532-4430), Department of Diagnostic Medicine/ Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, 1800 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66506-5606.  Screening of applications begins July 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. KSU is an EOE. Background check is required.

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits 

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion.  The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others.  The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

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What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in an infectious disease-related area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to individuals who possess a DVM (or equivalent), and have engaged in post-doctoral training

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter that includes specific information relevant to the applicant’s ability to meet the qualifications and a statement of research interests and goals.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for at least three references who have agreed to write letters of recommendation. 

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$110,000- $140,000 per year

Salary commensurate with experience and consistent with the position sought.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.