Professor/Wyo Excellence Chair - Brucellosis

Job Description

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.

Wyoming Excellence Chair in Brucellosis

JOB PURPOSE:

The department of Veterinary Sciences seeks nominations and applications from outstanding scientists for the Wyoming Excellence Chair in Brucellosis. This is a 9-month, tenured faculty position in the area of intracellular bacteria biology, treatment, control or prevention. Appointments will be made at the rank of associate or full professor. This position includes technical support for scholarly activities as well as eligibility to access a substantial pool of intramural funds dedicated to Brucella research.

The department seeks a broadly interactive colleague to serve a central role in strengthening the department's research efforts in intracellular bacteria. The incumbent is expected to continue to pursue an ambitious, extramurally funded research program related to biology, control, treatment or vaccine development in Brucella species of importance to domestic and wild animals as well as teach at the undergraduate or graduate levels. Ideal candidates will have established a distinguished track record of scholarship and training students in the general subject area. This position is funded by the Excellence in Higher Education Endowment that was established in 2006 to advance teaching and scholarship in areas of distinction defined in the university's strategic plan. The Wyoming Excellence Chairs are filled by highly distinguish faculty working in areas of education, law, health sciences, economics, agriculture, life sciences, natural resources and earth and energy sciences.

Departmental faculty expertise is centered on infectious diseases of livestock and wildlife. The department has expansive animal facilities including a newly commissioned, Tier 1 certified BSL-3 containment facility with small animal housing. Large animal housing facilities are available on a BSL-2 level. The Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, an AAVLD accredited laboratory, is also housed within the department.

The university has multiple core facilities available to support research including two advanced microscopy facilities and the UW Advanced Research Computing Center (https://arcc.uwyo.edu/content/home) that provides access to world-class computational resources.

The position provides a nationally competitive salary, startup package, and excellent benefit package including an employer retirement contribution of 14.94% of gross salary and a generous health insurance stipend (http://www.uwyo.edu/hr/_files/docs/employee-benefits/benefit-summary.pdf).

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Brett Webb at bwebb9@uwyo.edu or 307-766-9971.

Review of application will begin on Feb 8th and continue as applications are received until the position is filed.

COMPETENCIES:

1. • Attention to detail
   • Biologic and chemical safety awareness
   • Compliance with approved policies and procedures
   • Ability to obtain extramural funding
   • Ability to work independently
   • Team work and collegiality

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree in applicable field
  • A well-established record of research and scholarship in the area of intracellular bacteria biology, control, treatment or prevention commensurate with the rank of advanced associate or full professor
  • Demonstrated ability to consistently secure extramural funding
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as well as an excellent record of teaching at the undergraduate or graduate levels.
  • Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. • A well-established record of research and scholarship in the area of Brucella species biology, control, treatment or prevention
   • A strong record of graduate student mentoring and training
   • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively to build productive research teams capable of solving complex problems.
   • Experience working in biosafety level 3 and ability to obtain clearance for federal select agent program.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 02/08/2023 will receive full consideration.

HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/