Assistant/Associate Professor, Veterinary Virologist or Veterinary Bacteriologist - University of Wyoming (Laramie, WY)
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The University of Wyoming seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor, Veterinary Virologist or Veterinary Bacteriologist (2 positions)
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Location: Laramie, Wyoming
The Positions:
Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track
Veterinary Virologist - 1 position
The Department of Veterinary Sciences at the University of Wyoming (UW) welcomes applications for one Veterinary Virologist position at the Assistant or Associate tenure-track level. Job duties will include diagnostic service (50%) along with engagement in research and/or teaching at the undergraduate/graduate level. Research can be independent and/or collaborative in veterinary virology and/or make creative use of case submissions through the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory to enhance the knowledge of viral diseases in animals. Teaching duties include one three-credit hour course in basic principles of virology with emphasis on viruses causing human and animal disease. Additional opportunities to participate as a guest lecturer in other courses and/or in graduate education and mentoring graduate students are available. Capacity to serve as the faculty supervisor for the virology section of the WSVL is a vital role. The selected candidate will have opportunities to mentor veterinary student externs and collaborate with a vibrant community of basic, and applied scientists within the Department and across the University.
The selected candidate will primarily function as a diagnostic veterinary virologist within the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL) by coordinating, conducting, and supervising submissions. Virologists work with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the Wyoming Livestock Board, the Wyoming Department of Health, and other state and federal governmental entities, including USDA, in the diagnosis of animal disease caused by viruses. Aptitude and willingness to consult with the clientele of the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, as needed, is expected and is a requirement of this position. Successful candidates will have broad knowledge of diseases in domestic animals as well as the experience, training, and knowledge to apply molecular and traditional methods of virology in the investigation and diagnosis of disease in a diverse range of animal species.
The WSVL is a well-staffed and AAVLD-accredited diagnostic laboratory with BSL2 and BSL3 necropsy suites and in-house next-generation sequencing technology. The University of Wyoming Biocontainment Facility is also housed within the Department and comprises BSL-3 research facilities with small animal housing. Large animal housing facilities are available on a BSL2 level. The diagnostic laboratory has a very strong relationship with veterinarians and other clientele, supporting meaningful diagnostic and research-related interactions.
Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track
Veterinary Bacteriologist - 1 position
The Department of Veterinary Sciences at the University of Wyoming (UW) welcomes applications for one Veterinary Bacteriologist position at the Assistant or Associate tenure-track level. Job duties will include diagnostic service (50%) along with engagement in research and/or teaching at the undergraduate/graduate level. Research can be independent and/or collaborative in veterinary bacteriology and/or make creative use of case submissions through the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory to enhance the knowledge of bacterial diseases in animals. Teaching duties include one three-credit hour course in basic principles of bacteriology with an emphasis on bacteria causing human and animal disease. Additional opportunities to participate as a guest lecturer in other courses and/or in graduate education and mentoring graduate students are available. Capacity to serve as the faculty supervisor for bacteriology section of the WSVL is a vital function of this position. The selected candidate will have opportunities to mentor veterinary student externs and collaborate with a vibrant community of basic, clinical, and applied scientists within the Department and across the University.
The selected candidate will primarily function as a diagnostic veterinary bacteriologist within the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL) by coordinating, conducting, and supervising submissions. Bacteriologists work with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the Wyoming Livestock Board, the Wyoming Department of Health, and other state and federal governmental entities, including USDA, in the diagnosis of animal disease caused by bacteria. Aptitude and willingness to consult with the clientele of the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, as needed, is expected and is a requirement of this position. Successful candidates will have broad knowledge of diseases in animals and/or free-ranging wildlife as well as experience, training, and knowledge to apply molecular/analytical as well as the more traditional methods of bacteriology in the investigation and diagnosis of disease in a diverse range of animal species.
The WSVL is a well-staffed and AAVLD-accredited diagnostic laboratory with BSL2 and BSL3 necropsy suites and in-house next-generation sequencing technology. The University of Wyoming Biocontainment Facility is also housed within the Department and comprises BSL3 research facilities with small animal housing. Large animal housing facilities are available on a BSL2 level. The diagnostic laboratory has a very strong relationship with veterinarians and other clientele, supporting meaningful diagnostic and research-related interactions.
To Apply:
The University of Wyoming, in consultation with Summit Search Solutions, Inc., will begin a confidential review of application materials immediately and continue until the positions are filled; parties who apply by November 2, 2023 will be given first consideration. Please submit a CV/resume and letter of interest specifying which role you are interested in upon application. All applications and nominations will be held in confidence.
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations:
Andrea Martinez
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
Direct: (919) 357-8766
amartinez@summitsearchsolutions.com
Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. The University’s policy has been and will continue to be, one of nondiscrimination, offering equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or other status protected by state and federal statutes or University regulations. The University’s nondiscrimination policy applies to all matters relating to its education programs and activities including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, demotions, transfers, and all other terms and conditions of employment. To review the EEO is the Law Poster and its Supplement, please see The Diversity & Fairness page.
Pursuant to Wyoming State law, W.S. 19-14-102, as amended, an honorably discharged veteran who has been a resident of the state of Wyoming for one (1) year or more at any time prior to the date when the veteran applies for employment, or any surviving spouse who was married to such veteran at the time of the veteran’s death, who is receiving federal survivor benefits based on the veteran’s military service and is applying for employment, shall receive an interview preference during the applicant screening process with the University of Wyoming. At the time of application, the applicant must possess the business capacity, competency, education or other qualifications required for the position. If disabilities do not materially interfere with performance of job duties, disabled veterans will be given preference over able-bodied veterans. Appropriate documentation of veteran status must be provided at the time of application as outlined in the application process. No preference will be given to a veteran currently employed by a public department.
The University of Wyoming conducts background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
The University of Wyoming seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor, Veterinary Virologist or Veterinary Bacteriologist (2 positions)
Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/UW_Virologist_Bacteriologist_Cluster_Profile.pdf
Location: Laramie, Wyoming
The Positions:
Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track
Veterinary Virologist - 1 position
The Department of Veterinary Sciences at the University of Wyoming (UW) welcomes applications for one Veterinary Virologist position at the Assistant or Associate tenure-track level. Job duties will include diagnostic service (50%) along with engagement in research and/or teaching at the undergraduate/graduate level. Research can be independent and/or collaborative in veterinary virology and/or make creative use of case submissions through the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory to enhance the knowledge of viral diseases in animals. Teaching duties include one three-credit hour course in basic principles of virology with emphasis on viruses causing human and animal disease. Additional opportunities to participate as a guest lecturer in other courses and/or in graduate education and mentoring graduate students are available. Capacity to serve as the faculty supervisor for the virology section of the WSVL is a vital role. The selected candidate will have opportunities to mentor veterinary student externs and collaborate with a vibrant community of basic, and applied scientists within the Department and across the University.
The selected candidate will primarily function as a diagnostic veterinary virologist within the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL) by coordinating, conducting, and supervising submissions. Virologists work with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the Wyoming Livestock Board, the Wyoming Department of Health, and other state and federal governmental entities, including USDA, in the diagnosis of animal disease caused by viruses. Aptitude and willingness to consult with the clientele of the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, as needed, is expected and is a requirement of this position. Successful candidates will have broad knowledge of diseases in domestic animals as well as the experience, training, and knowledge to apply molecular and traditional methods of virology in the investigation and diagnosis of disease in a diverse range of animal species.
The WSVL is a well-staffed and AAVLD-accredited diagnostic laboratory with BSL2 and BSL3 necropsy suites and in-house next-generation sequencing technology. The University of Wyoming Biocontainment Facility is also housed within the Department and comprises BSL-3 research facilities with small animal housing. Large animal housing facilities are available on a BSL2 level. The diagnostic laboratory has a very strong relationship with veterinarians and other clientele, supporting meaningful diagnostic and research-related interactions.
Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track
Veterinary Bacteriologist - 1 position
The Department of Veterinary Sciences at the University of Wyoming (UW) welcomes applications for one Veterinary Bacteriologist position at the Assistant or Associate tenure-track level. Job duties will include diagnostic service (50%) along with engagement in research and/or teaching at the undergraduate/graduate level. Research can be independent and/or collaborative in veterinary bacteriology and/or make creative use of case submissions through the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory to enhance the knowledge of bacterial diseases in animals. Teaching duties include one three-credit hour course in basic principles of bacteriology with an emphasis on bacteria causing human and animal disease. Additional opportunities to participate as a guest lecturer in other courses and/or in graduate education and mentoring graduate students are available. Capacity to serve as the faculty supervisor for bacteriology section of the WSVL is a vital function of this position. The selected candidate will have opportunities to mentor veterinary student externs and collaborate with a vibrant community of basic, clinical, and applied scientists within the Department and across the University.
The selected candidate will primarily function as a diagnostic veterinary bacteriologist within the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL) by coordinating, conducting, and supervising submissions. Bacteriologists work with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the Wyoming Livestock Board, the Wyoming Department of Health, and other state and federal governmental entities, including USDA, in the diagnosis of animal disease caused by bacteria. Aptitude and willingness to consult with the clientele of the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, as needed, is expected and is a requirement of this position. Successful candidates will have broad knowledge of diseases in animals and/or free-ranging wildlife as well as experience, training, and knowledge to apply molecular/analytical as well as the more traditional methods of bacteriology in the investigation and diagnosis of disease in a diverse range of animal species.
The WSVL is a well-staffed and AAVLD-accredited diagnostic laboratory with BSL2 and BSL3 necropsy suites and in-house next-generation sequencing technology. The University of Wyoming Biocontainment Facility is also housed within the Department and comprises BSL3 research facilities with small animal housing. Large animal housing facilities are available on a BSL2 level. The diagnostic laboratory has a very strong relationship with veterinarians and other clientele, supporting meaningful diagnostic and research-related interactions.
To Apply:
The University of Wyoming, in consultation with Summit Search Solutions, Inc., will begin a confidential review of application materials immediately and continue until the positions are filled; parties who apply by November 2, 2023 will be given first consideration. Please submit a CV/resume and letter of interest specifying which role you are interested in upon application. All applications and nominations will be held in confidence.
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations:
Andrea Martinez
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
Direct: (919) 357-8766
amartinez@summitsearchsolutions.com
Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. The University’s policy has been and will continue to be, one of nondiscrimination, offering equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or other status protected by state and federal statutes or University regulations. The University’s nondiscrimination policy applies to all matters relating to its education programs and activities including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, demotions, transfers, and all other terms and conditions of employment. To review the EEO is the Law Poster and its Supplement, please see The Diversity & Fairness page.
Pursuant to Wyoming State law, W.S. 19-14-102, as amended, an honorably discharged veteran who has been a resident of the state of Wyoming for one (1) year or more at any time prior to the date when the veteran applies for employment, or any surviving spouse who was married to such veteran at the time of the veteran’s death, who is receiving federal survivor benefits based on the veteran’s military service and is applying for employment, shall receive an interview preference during the applicant screening process with the University of Wyoming. At the time of application, the applicant must possess the business capacity, competency, education or other qualifications required for the position. If disabilities do not materially interfere with performance of job duties, disabled veterans will be given preference over able-bodied veterans. Appropriate documentation of veteran status must be provided at the time of application as outlined in the application process. No preference will be given to a veteran currently employed by a public department.
The University of Wyoming conducts background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
Institution: University of Wyoming
This is a full time position