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Position Information

Employee Type Faculty Title Working Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Zoonotic Infectious Disease Research Position Number 112240 College/Area College of Veterinary Medicine Hiring Unit Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health Department Link

Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health

Work Location Pullman Zip Code 99164 Summary of Duties

Scholarly activity (approximately 90%): The faculty member will actively engage in and lead scholarly pursuits in association with the global health activities of the Allen School and its university, national, and international partners. This will include participation as a lead and collaborating scientist in the research and development projects of the Allen School in the high priority area of zoonotic diseases. The successful candidate will be expected to participate as both a principal and co-investigator on extramurally funded research programs. Depending on the candidate’s focus, significant international travel may be involved.

Professional and Graduate Education (approximately 10%): The faculty member will actively engage in the education, teaching and training mission of the Allen School, which encompasses professional, graduate and post-doctoral education, and short-term training for collaborative partners. The successful candidate is expected to serve as a major professor and member of trainee committees.

Additional Information

The Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health (Allen School) at Washington State University (WSU) is seeking to fill a permanent full-time faculty position with research emphasis that addresses the biology of, or host response to zoonotic infectious diseases. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an innovative, productive, and extramurally funded laboratory and/or field-based research program that addresses zoonotic infectious diseases. Preference will be given to candidates with research programs that complement and extend the expertise of current US and Africa based Allen School faculty, inclined to research in zoonotic viral pathogens and immunity. Visit our website ( http://www.globalhealth.wsu.edu) to learn more about our faculty ( http://www.globalhealth.wsu.edu/team/faculty) and ongoing national and international research ( http://www.globalhealth.wsu.edu/research). Rank will be at the level of Assistant, Associate or full Professor; position may be tenured or tenure-track depending on qualifications.

The Allen School is a dynamic interdisciplinary research unit with faculty based in Washington State, Kenya and Tanzania. Allen School research programs are based on the fundamental understanding that human and animal health is inextricably linked. In some instances the connection is obvious, as is the case for zoonotic diseases where disease causing agents are transmitted directly from animals to humans. Other connections may be less obvious; for example when household nutrition or income is negatively affected by livestock diseases. This linkage between animal and human health exists throughout the world, yet the impact is most significant in low resource populations. At the Allen School we recognize that there are significant opportunities to dramatically improve human health disparities through strategies and interventions that improve animal health.

Area: Pullman has an outstanding public school system and offers all the advantages of a rich academic community with remarkable international diversity. Pullman has a comprehensive bike path system and public transport that connects to the nearby University of Idaho. Pullman is near the western foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the surrounding area offers many recreational activities including skiing, fishing, hunting, whitewater rafting, camping, hiking, and rock climbing. (http://globalhealth.wsu.edu/about/life-here)

Anticipated Start Date Tenure Track Yes Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Appointment Status Permanent Position Term in Months 12 Monthly Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience Required Qualifications

A doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, DVM, MD or equivalent) in the field of biomedical sciences or a related discipline earned by the time of hire is required, with a minimum of two years (24 months) post-doctoral research experience. Appointments at the Associate and Full Professor level require a strong consistent record of accomplishments in both scholarship and obtaining extramural funding and demonstrated potential to become an outstanding scholar and educator.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include a record of zoonotic disease research excellence and productivity indicated by publications in peer reviewed journals. A successful record of teaching at the graduate and/or professional medical levels, strong record for both publication and extramural funding, and success in working in interdisciplinary collaborative programs is desired. The College of Veterinary Medicine and the Allen School seek qualified candidates who can make contributions to the diversity and excellence of the university community through teaching, research and service.

Background Check Yes Posting Detail Information

Type of Recruitment Open Recruitment Posting Open Date 12/17/2018 Screening Begin Date 02/15/2019 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin February 15, 2019. The starting date for the successful candidate will be negotiable.

Applicants must include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, contact information for at least three (3) professional references with the online application, publication, and research statement.

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets the required qualifications and additional requirements.
If you are interested in this position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Viveka Vadyvaloo (vvadyvaloo@wsu.edu) for more information.

EEO Statement

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU is committed to excellence through diversity and faculty-friendly policy action, including partner accommodation and NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation programs (http://www.advance.wsu.edu/).

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

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Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference Contact Info
4. Publication 1
5. Research Statement

Optional Documents

1. Other