The Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, located in Ames, Iowa, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will join a department with active research programs in pharmacology, animal behavior, neurobiology, infectious disease and cell/molecular biology (https://vetmed.iastate.edu/bms/research), and instruction of undergraduate, professional, and graduate students in the biomedical sciences (https://vetmed.iastate.edu/bms/academics/concurrent-DVM/BMS-courses).
This is a full-time, 9-month position with salary commensurate with qualifications. Position responsibilities are flexible but the successful candidate will be required to teach anatomy to professional, graduate, and undergraduate students. The amount of anatomy instruction will be tailored to the successful candidate’s career goals. A successful candidate with a background and focus on instruction will have primarily teaching responsibilities and be expected to produce scholarship in the area of teaching and learning (https://celt.iastate.edu/prepare-and-teach/improve-your-teaching/scholarship-of-teaching-and-learning-sotl/). A successful candidate with a background and focus in research will have reduced teaching responsibilities and will be expected to establish a dynamic, extramurally funded research program pertinent to human and/or animal health. The Iowa State University Faculty Handbook provides additional information on areas of scholarship (Section 5.2.2.2.1 Meaning of Scholarship, Faculty Handbook).
Required Minimum Qualifications
- DVM (or equivalent) with documented interest in teaching anatomy and/or PhD with research experience relevant to Biomedical Sciences
- Teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
- A record of publication in peer-reviewed journals (research and/or scholarship of teaching and learning)
- History of applications and/or demonstrated success obtaining funding to support areas of scholarship
- Anatomy teaching engagement at college and/or professional program
- Research plans relevant to biomedical sciences and/or curricular development
- Evidence of student mentoring experience
Department & College Description
The BMS department supports the College of Veterinary Medicine’s mission through teaching fundamental biomedical science curriculum to undergraduate, veterinary medical, and graduate students, with the latter also including the BMS One Year Master’s program and several multidisciplinary interdepartmental programs at Iowa State University. BMS conducts state of the art scientific discovery and translational research relevant to the health of animals and humans. Departmental faculty have active research programs in a range of One Health disciplines including clinical and translational pharmacology, animal behavior, neurobiology, microbial and helminth infectious disease, immunology and cell and molecular biology.
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible by learning in a welcoming and supportive environment, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make an impactful difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. We provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds through the Innovate at Iowa State program. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Department Unit/Website: https://www.vetmed.iastate.edu/bms
Information about Iowa State and Ames for Prospective Candidates: https://www.provost.iastate.edu/faculty-success/faculty-hiring/administrative-searches
Proposed Start Date:
August 16, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3. Research Statement detailing past accomplishments and future goals and plans (3 pages maximum)
4. Teaching Statement detailing past experience/accomplishments and future goals and plans/innovations (3 pages maximum)
5. Contact information for three professional references
For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Eric Rowe at erowe@iastate.edu.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
September 27, 2024
Posting Close Date:
October 28, 2024
Job Requisition Number:
R15626
