Assistant/Associate Professor, Working Dog Science, Tenure Track

About the role

The successful candidate will have a record of scholarship in Working Dog Science (WDS) including extramural funding, peer-reviewed research, and program development. The candidate’s research focus may encompass a range of WDS-related scientific disciplines, including but not limited to olfaction and olfactory detection, genomics/genetics, behavior and welfare science, cognitive neuroscience, and human-animal interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead, shape, and advance the research vision of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center.
• Devote the majority of their effort to independent, externally funded research.
• Engage with established interdisciplinary programs at Penn Vet, including Small Animal Behavior, Shelter Medicine and Community Engagement, One Health, and the MSc program in Animal Welfare and Behavior.
• Collaborate with established faculty in Penn Vet’s Animal Welfare and Behavior program and with collaborators across the University.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or degrees.
• A clear commitment to scholarly excellence, the development of a sustained and funded research program, and meaningful contributions to teaching and/or service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of academic success.
• Drive and desire for academic excellence and research.

Skills

• Interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to integrate research with existing faculty and collaborators.

Benefits

• Coverage of retirement savings.
• Tuition benefits for a spouse and/or dependent children.

Pay

Negotiable.

Schedule

Typically, TT faculty spend no more than 20% of their time in clinical patient care, teaching, and/or service annually.

Contact Information

Applications are being accepted immediately. Though negotiable, the anticipated start date of the position is July 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should apply electronically. https://apply.interfolio.com/161150

The system will prompt you to attach a letter of intent including a statement of personal goals, research goals, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and contact information for three references.

The letters should be directed to Dr. Thomas Parsons (thd@vet.upenn.edu) and Dr. Carlo Siracusa (siracusa@vet.upenn.edu), Chair and Co-Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3900 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6010; Questions regarding the position should be sent to Kelli Cave, Search Coordinator kellijw@upenn.edu.