North Carolina State University invites applications for the position of the William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professorship in Translational Science & Medicine in the College of Veterinary Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to advance human and animal health and welfare through the application of the most current research techniques addressing complex medical problems at one of the nation’s leading colleges of veterinary medicine. We are seeking a dynamic and transformational scientist to join our research teams. The William R. Kenan Distinguished Professorship in Translational Science & Medicine will join and strengthen our research teams to provide transformational knowledge in comparative medicine and biomedical sciences. The discipline of interest for this position is expected to highlight and expand on already existing research strengths within the College of Veterinary Medicine, opening new frontiers in research and training for the future. 

About the Position of William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professorship in Translational & Science Medicine

The NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is nationally and internationally known for leadership in comparative medicine and the ability to translate excellence in research, service and training from animals to human health issues. The College succeeds through leveraging faculty access to our state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital which serves over 32,000 veterinary patients a year and close collaborations with the medical schools at Duke University, the University of North Carolina and the North Carolina Research Triangle Park, containing numerous pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

The William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professorship in Translational Science and Medicine will enhance the CVM’s abilities and expand our reach. The Professor will synergize with existing faculty to build an internationally-recognized program focused on developing integrated research methodology that improves medical care, particularly around the College and University’s current research strengths in infectious disease, genetics, gastroenterology, aging, regenerative medicine, cell and neurobiology amongst others. This individual will play an active role in training veterinary and graduate students by providing new perspectives in translational science and medicine.  

The successful candidate Professor will be an internationally known expert who is uniquely able to apply cutting edge scientific knowledge and techniques toward development of solutions for complex medical issues in humans and animals.

Responsibilities of the William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor in Translational & Science Medicine

• Apply cutting edge scientific knowledge and techniques to develop impactful solutions for complex medical issues in humans and animals.
• Support and encourage leadership in comparative medicine; promote the ability to transfer excellence in research, service and training from animals to human health.
• Leverage faculty access to our state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital to foster close collaborations between the CVM and other NC State groups, the medical schools at Duke and the University of North Carolina, and the North Carolina Research Triangle Park.
• Serve as an advocate in enhancing the abilities, visibility, and reach of the CVM’s research program, and in growing translational impact.
• Synergize with existing faculty to build an internationally-recognized program focused on developing integrated research methodology that improves medical care, particularly around the College and University’s current strengths.
• Play an active role in training veterinary and graduate students by providing new perspectives in contemporary research approaches.
• Train graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows. Participate in didactic teaching at the graduate level and augment veterinary student education.
• Secure significant extramural funding for their independent research program and trainees.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Ph.D. required.
• Current rank of Tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor; or currently eligible or under evaluation for such rank.
• Record of impactful, translational research and excellence in funding.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor in Translational Science & Medicine must possess the knowledge base, synergistic approach, and creative vision to build an internationally recognized program focused on developing integrated research methodology and translational impact.

The successful candidate will be on the cutting-edge of their field with an outstanding record of achievement as an independent researcher.

Candidates must have:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with extramurally funded research programs.
• A record of collegial and productive interactions with faculty, staff and students.
• Interest and enthusiasm for training and mentorship, particularly with regard to graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows.
• Comfort and experience working with and supporting highly interdisciplinary and collaborative faculty with an emphasis on biomedical and translational research.
• Strong desire to establish collaborative relationships both within the university and with the private and public sectors.
• Understanding and enthusiasm for the integral role of the research program in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Medical Doctorate (MD) or equivalent.
• A record of active participation in professional/scientific affairs and of teaching and/or research experience.