Veterinary Microbiology & Immunology Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

About the role

The Department of Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences (VCLS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Utah State University (USU) is seeking applicants for two assistant, associate, or full professor positions in veterinary microbiology and immunology. One position focuses on bacteriology/immunology/infectious diseases; the other on virology/immunology/infectious diseases. These positions may include 35–40% teaching, 50–55% research and/or clinical diagnostic service at the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UVDL), and 5% service. Tenure-track or professional practice-track positions are available with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027. Review of applications begins October 16, 2026, and continues until both positions are filled.

The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of veterinary professionals by delivering instruction in bacteriology/immunology and virology/immunology in the new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree curriculum. They are expected to develop and implement innovative teaching methodologies, assessment tools, and evaluation criteria, and to contribute to other curriculum activities associated with their expertise. Candidates with a research appointment will develop and carry out independent, nationally recognized research that includes mentoring graduate students supported by external funding. Alternatively, candidates will contribute to clinical diagnostic services in their area of expertise at the UVDL.

Applicants must have a DVM and/or PhD degree related to microbiology/immunology, either in bacteriology or virology, or both. Ideal candidates should have demonstrated experience teaching veterinary bacteriology/immunology or virology/immunology, and demonstrated research and/or clinical