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Assistant Professors of One Health (Tenure Track, 2 Positions, F0360A, F0944A)

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA • On-site

Full-time

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Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant Professors of One Health (Tenure Track, 2 Positions, F0360A, F0944A)
Department
BIOLOGY DEPT
Position Number
F0360A, F0944A
Job Description
The Department of Biological Sciences at Old Dominion University is seeking applications for two tenure-track faculty positions to begin in Fall 2027 from individuals with active research programs in One Health, with a preference for virology, vector-borne diseases, infectious diseases, or host-pathogen interactions. Preference will be given to candidates at the Assistant Professor level, but highly qualified individuals may be considered at the level of Associate Professor. The Department of Biological Sciences has a large undergraduate enrollment with over 1,500 majors and a vigorous graduate program including MS and PhD programs. Information about the Department is available at https://www.odu.edu/biosci. The integration of Eastern Virginia Medical School into Old Dominion University to create the Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University (https://www.odu.edu/virginia-health-sciences)provides many additional opportunities for collaboration. BSL2 and ABSL2 laboratory space and other core facilities are available.
The successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain active research programs that are externally funded, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to service in the department. These positions will share in teaching of undergraduate and graduate-level courses such as One Health, Medical Microbiology, Clinical Immunology, Histology, Host-Pathogen Interactions, Virology, Parasitology, Emerging Infectious Diseases, GIS in Life Sciences, and Vector-borne Diseases.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
Candidates must have a doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Biology or a related discipline and relevant postdoctoral (or equivalent) experience.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
Candidates must have:
  1. A strong scholarship record commensurate with experience
  2. Demonstrated potential to establish an active research program and to acquire external funding
  3. Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
  4. Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Candidates are preferred who share ODU's commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students from a wide range of backgrounds, to foster an inclusive academic environment, and to demonstrate collegiality through collaborative engagement in departmental and interdisciplinary activities.
Conditions of Employment
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date
07/25/2027
Application Review Date
09/01/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Instructions
Interested individuals should submit the following:
  1. A cover letter describing their qualifications for the position and potential collaborative opportunities within the department
  2. A curriculum vitae
  3. A 2-page research statement of past achievements and future plans
  4. A 2-page teaching statement that identifies the preference and qualifications among the listed courses
  5. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts.
  6. Names and contact information for at least three references

Review of applicants will begin on September 01, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the positions can be directed to Dr. Lisa Shollenberger (lshollen@odu.edu), Search Committee Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, ODU.
Telework Friendly
No
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
About the College
https://www.odu.edu/sci
About the Department
The Department of Biological Sciences has a large undergraduate enrollment with over 1,500 majors and a vigorous graduate program including MS and PhD programs. Information about the Department is available at https://www.odu.edu/biosci.

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