Position Details
Req ID:
req19057
Position Title:
Assistant or Associate Professor
Position Type:
Faculty
Position Number:
AF7885
OSU Campus:
Stillwater
Department:
Veterinary Pathobiology
Location Address:
Veterinary Pathobiology, 250 McElroy Hall
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078
United States
Hiring Supervisor:
Dr. Theresa Rizzi
Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding):
0.00 - 0.00, Commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule:
8am to 5pm
Faculty Appt Period:
11 month
Job Summary:
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Veterinary Epidemiology, Preventive Medicine, and Public Health
Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine Oklahoma State University
The Department of Veterinary Pathobiology (VPB) in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma State University (OSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the areas of veterinary epidemiology, preventive medicine, and/or public health.
Qualifications

• D.V.M. or equivalent veterinary degree.
• An M.S. in Epidemiology or an MPH is required; Ph.D. is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience or certification in rural and underserved communities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teaching in the professional veterinary curriculum, including courses in epidemiology, evidence based medicine, food safety, and public health.
• Development of elective courses for veterinary students.
• Participation in the innovative Center for Rural Veterinary Medicine.
• Engagement in the College of Veterinary Medicine's graduate program.

Research Expectations
The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent research program aligned with their area of expertise. Preference will be given to individuals with a demonstrated interest in pursuing interdisciplinary collaborations within the framework of One Health. Collaborative research opportunities are available within the College of Veterinary Medicine and across the Oklahoma State University system. Potential collaborators include:

• Faculty in the Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Physiological Sciences departments, and the Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.
• Departments on OSU's main campus and state agencies, including the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture.
• Institutions such as the OSU Center for Health Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, and Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit:1. A letter of intent with a statement of professional goals.2. Curriculum vitae.3. Contact information for three professional references.Applications should be submitted through
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
D.V.M. or equivalent veterinary degree. An M.S. in Epidemiology or an MPH is required; Ph.D. is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with experience or certification in rural and underserved communities.
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.