[ACVM] Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases

[McVey, D. Scott]

Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases
University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-
Madison is seeking candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the field of infectious
diseases of public health importance to animals and humans. Exceptional candidates for early-stage
Associate Professor may also be considered. Minimum requirements include a PhD, postdoctoral or
equivalent experience in a relevant field, and evidence of potential for developing a nationally
recognized research program. A DVM (or equivalent) is preferred, but not required.
Potential areas of emphasis include public health veterinary medicine, immunology, parasitology,
bacteriology, virology, mycology and epidemiology. There are excellent opportunities for the new
faculty to integrate into existing strengths in infectious disease and translational research in the School
of Veterinary Medicine, Global Health Institute, School of Medicine and Public Health, College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
In addition to developing a strong extramurally funded research program, the successful individual is
expected to make significant contributions to our professional, undergraduate or graduate teaching
programs, and provide opportunities for research training in the Comparative Biomedical Sciences
graduate program. Participation in departmental and university service and commitment to fostering a
diverse academic environment are expected. Salary and start-up packages will be commensurate with
the rank and experience of the selected individual.
The Department is one of four within the School of Veterinary Medicine (http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/)
and consists of 24 faculty members with expertise in infectious diseases (immunology, parasitology,
vector biology, bacteriology, virology, epidemiology and public health) and comparative pathology
(anatomical and clinical). Faculty within the School participate in training graduate students in the
Comparative Biomedical Sciences and other campus graduate programs. They also serve as trainers on a
variety of NIH training grants administered through the School or other units on campus. The UWMadison
has a long tradition of excellence in research and graduate training. Research expenditures
totaled more than $1.1 billion in 2013, ranking third among public universities. The campus culture of
collaboration and collegiality and the pleasant lifestyle offered by Madison, WI provide an outstanding
environment in which to embark on an academic career.
Interested applicants must apply for PVL # 84722 via the university web site
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/Weblisting/External/index.aspx. The application should include: 1) a cover
letter, including a description of your vision for your research program at University of Wisconsin-
Madison and your teaching interests, 2) a complete curriculum vitae. Applicants should also arrange to
have three letters of reference emailed to pbs-admin at vetmed.wisc.edu. For full consideration,
application materials should be received by February 29, 2016. For more information, please visit the
departmental website at: http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/departments/pathobiological-sciences/.
For specific questions regarding this position contact:
Dr. Kristen Bernard, Chair, Search Committee
Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Tel: 608-263-7114
Email: Kristen.Bernard at wisc.edu
The University of Wisconsin is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants, especially women and underrepresented minority candidates, are encouraged to apply.