Poultry Health Specialist

About the role

The University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Health invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of Poultry Health.

Responsibilities

• Perform research in poultry diseases.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate students in the MAM, MAHM, MS, and PhD programs.
• Perform service in support of the University’s mission, such as serving on committees.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in the field of avian virology, bacteriology, parasitology, immunology, vaccinology or a related discipline.
• Tenure Track Assistant Professor Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in the field of avian virology, bacteriology, parasitology, immunology, vaccinology or a related discipline.
• Tenure Track Associate Professor Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in the field of avian virology, bacteriology, parasitology, immunology, vaccinology or a related discipline, and a minimum of 5-years of experience in rank at the Assistant Professor level before the start date.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree with optional advanced certifications or training.
• At least two years of postdoctoral experience.
• History working with poultry industry.
• Knowledge: Avian virology, bacteriology, parasitology, immunology, vaccinology, poultry production, diseases of poultry, control of poultry diseases.
• A strong record of teaching and research productivity.
• A strong track record of collaboration and an interest in expanding cross-disciplinary approaches to solve problems resulting from pathogens in poultry.
• Expertise in clinical virology, bacteriology, parasitology, immunology, vaccinology or related field as it relates to poultry pathogens.