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Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Maryland College Park, MD, invites applications from qualified individuals for two tenured/tenure-track faculty positions in Biomedical Sciences. This 9-month appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidates. The Department has an excellent state-of-the-art core facility, which also includes BSL-2 and BSL-3 suites.

A Ph.D., DVM, or Ph.D./DVM or equivalent degree with relevant Post-Doctoral training.

RESEARCH: Current focus is on host-pathogen interactions, prevention and control of zoonotic infectious diseases with emphasis on virology, bacteriology, parasitology, immunology, microbial pathogenesis, and public health. To better achieve its mission, the department is developing its interdisciplinary research and teaching programs in biomedical sciences. The two positions require the candidates to focus on biomedical sciences at molecular and cellular levels that involve animal and human health.

The candidates with an outstanding biomedical science background in pathology, inflammatory diseases, structural biology, neurobiology & degenerative diseases, metabolic disorders, cancer biology & oncology, and stem cell & regenerative medicine, are especially encouraged to apply. We are seeking highly motivated candidates with the potential to develop an internationally recognized research program in biomedical sciences. The selected candidate will be expected to develop, maintain, and conduct a productive, extramurally funded research program. Applicants at the Assistant Professor level are expected to have a strong publication record. Candidates applying at the Associate Professor level must have an established research program with an active or record of extramural funding. The selected candidate will develop and maintain active and productive collaborations, both within the department and with the other departments including the Department of Animal & Avian Sciences in the College or others in the Universities. Excellent opportunities exist for collaboration with federal agencies (USDA, FDA, NIH) and other Universities nearby.

TEACHING: Active and enthusiastic participation in the University’s Teaching Program will be required, including mentoring students and serving on student advisory committees. The selected candidates will be responsible for the teaching or development of new courses with their expertise to be included in the current veterinary medicine curriculum. These new courses will be developed in conjunction with the fulfillment of the college’s current and future teaching objectives and mission goals. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience.

This posting will create a pool of candidates for two faculty positions.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.