Lennon Distinguished Professor - Epidemiology

About the role

The Lennon Distinguished Professor in Epidemiology is a prestigious academic appointment in the Department of Animal Sciences, within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University. This role is established to attract a visionary and accomplished leader in the specialized field of Epidemiology—a vital discipline within human and animal public health focusing on disease surveillance, prevention, and control within populations. The distinguished professor will drive impactful interdisciplinary research on disease emergence, transmission dynamics, and public health implications. They will also be instrumental in advancing the department’s teaching and curriculum related to animal health, disease and related areas. The position will support the development of an interdisciplinary graduate certificate in One Health, part of the department’s strategic plan, and will significantly contribute to preparing students for critical careers in animal health, public health, government, research, and academia. This role is a cornerstone in advancing the university’s mission of excellence in teaching, research, and outreach and is key to addressing global challenges at the animal-human-environment interface.

Responsibilities

• Drive impactful, externally funded research programs in veterinary epidemiology or related areas.
• Lead interdisciplinary research and collaborations with medical, environmental, and public health sectors.
• Secure grants from USDA, NIH, CDC, or related agencies.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in epidemiology, public health, or veterinary science.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary graduate certificate in One Health.
• Collaborate with community and industry stakeholders to advance the field of epidemiology.

Requirements

• A DVM/Ph.D. or Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Veterinary Public Health, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Eligible for appointment as a full professor with tenure at North Carolina A&T State University.
• Exemplary scholarly achievement, including peer-reviewed publications, research leadership, and external funding success.
• Demonstrated excellence in leading impactful, externally funded research programs in veterinary epidemiology or related areas.
• History of teaching and mentoring undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in epidemiology, public health, or veterinary science.
• Experience with interdisciplinary research and commitment to the One Health approach.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• At least 10 years of post-doctoral academic or research experience, including experience in a tenured faculty role and preferably in a leadership or administrative capacity.
• Expertise in veterinary disease modeling, outbreak investigations, and surveillance systems.
• Experience with One Health initiatives and collaborations with medical, environmental, and public health sectors.
• Proven success in securing grants from USDA, NIH, CDC, or related agencies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines and with community and industry stakeholders.

Required License or Certification

Board certification in veterinary preventive medicine or epidemiology (e.g., ACVPM) is highly desirable.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies?

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.