Veterinary Microbiology & Immunology Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Overview

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. The CVM is looking for one individual with expertise in bacteriology/immunology/infectious diseases and one individual with expertise in 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 will begin October 16, 2026, and continue until both positions have been filled.  The tenure-track rank of assistant, associate, or full professor and the non-tenure track rank of professional practice assistant, associate, or full professor will be considered, depending on preference, qualifications, and experience of the successful applicants.

The 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. In this capacity, the candidates are also expected to develop and implement innovative teaching methodologies, assessment tools, and evaluation criteria to measure veterinary students’ level of mastery as they progress through the academic program. The candidates will also contribute to other curriculum activities associated with their expertise.

Candidates with a research appointment will be expected to develop and carry out independent, nationally recognized research that includes mentoring graduate students engaged in research that is supported by external funding. Alternatively, candidates will be expected to 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 in virology, or both. The ideal candidates should have demonstrated experience teaching veterinary bacteriology/immunology or virology/immunology; and demonstrated research and/or clinical diagnostic experience.

These positions are eligible for excellent benefits, including paid holidays, 22 vacation days/year, a 50% undergraduate tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages, and a generous contribution to retirement. In addition, up to 4 days/month may be used for consulting work. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2026-2027.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities for Teaching (35-40%):

• Deliver instruction in either bacteriology/immunology/infectious diseases or virology/immunology/infectious diseases in the DVM degree curriculum.
• Take a leadership role in course organization and development.
• Develop and implement innovative teaching methodologies, assessment tools, and evaluation criteria in each area of instruction.
• Contribute to developing the DVM degree curriculum and other curriculum activities associated with their expertise.
• Pursue opportunities to design, analyze, and publish pedagogical research.

Position Responsibilities for Research (if chosen - 50-55%):

• Develop and carry out a high-quality research program that includes mentoring veterinary medical, graduate and undergraduate students.
• Obtain extramural funding and publish scholarship in peer-reviewed scientific journals and other outlets.
• Position Responsibilities for Clinical Service (if chosen - 50-55%):
• Contribute to veterinary diagnostic service in the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, which is an integral part of the USU CVM.
• Demonstrate scholarship in veterinary laboratory diagnostic medicine in the microbiological field of specialization (bacteriology/immunology or virology/immunology).
• Provide pathology resident, veterinary student, or graduate student training.

Position Responsibilities for Service (10%):

• Contribute to the department, college, university, and profession through service (e.g., serve on graduate student, curriculum, hiring, and admissions committees).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• DVM and/or PhD degree, or equivalent degree(s), in bacteriology/immunology/infectious diseases or virology/immunology/infectious diseases or a related area
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a team member in a collaborative setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• DVM degree with ACVM board certification or eligibility
• Training in veterinary diagnostic bacteriology/immunology/infectious diseases or virology/immunology/infectious diseases
• Experience teaching veterinary medical students in didactic or clinical settings
• For candidates interested in research, a demonstrated record of scholarly activity and publications within refereed scientific and/or pedagogical journals
• Additional Qualifications for Consideration for the Rank of Associate or Full Professor:
• Extensive experience in the field of veterinary microbiological diagnostics
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching veterinary medical students in didactic and/or clinical settings
• For candidates interested in research, an established record of research productivity, including publications in scientific and/or pedagogical journals, with evidence of securing extramural funding

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

Names and contact information for 3 professional references to be typed at the beginning of the application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

ADA

Work is performed in a combination of office, classroom, teaching laboratory, research laboratory, and veterinary diagnostic laboratory environments. Depending on assigned duties, the position may involve work with biological specimens, microorganisms, laboratory equipment, chemicals, and other materials commonly encountered in veterinary microbiology and immunology settings. Appropriate training, personal protective equipment, and established safety procedures are required.

The position requires the ability to perform typical faculty and laboratory activities, including extended periods of sitting or standing; use of computers and audiovisual equipment; movement between offices, classrooms, laboratories, and other university facilities; and occasional lifting or carrying of materials and equipment associated with teaching, research, or diagnostic activities.

Mental demands include sustained attention to teaching, research, diagnostic, and administrative responsibilities; interpretation and communication of complex scientific information; independent judgment and problem-solving; management of multiple priorities and deadlines; and effective interaction with students, faculty, staff, collaborators, and external stakeholders. The position requires adaptability, professional communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

College/Department Highlights

Utah State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (USU CVM) is building the next generation of veterinary medical education in Utah. The College welcomed its inaugural class of veterinary students in fall 2025 and is developing a four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program designed around excellent teaching, hands-on learning, collaboration, and engagement with veterinary and animal-health partners throughout the state and region. As Utah’s only veterinary medical education program, the CVM offers faculty the opportunity to help shape a growing college, refine a new curriculum, and influence how future veterinarians are prepared for practice.

The Department of Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences (VCLS) brings together faculty whose expertise spans foundational and clinical sciences, veterinary education, research, diagnostic medicine, and service. Faculty joining VCLS in veterinary microbiology and immunology will play an important role in developing and delivering instruction in bacteriology, virology, immunology, and infectious diseases for veterinary and graduate students. These positions offer considerable opportunity for collaboration across disciplines and for faculty to build a professional portfolio that reflects their strengths in teaching, research, and/or veterinary diagnostic medicine.

The Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UVDL), an integral part of the College of Veterinary Medicine, provides another distinctive opportunity for collaboration and impact. As Utah’s animal health laboratory and a member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, the UVDL supports veterinarians, animal agriculture, regulatory and public health partners, animal owners, and the university research community through contemporary veterinary diagnostic services, disease surveillance, and animal- and public-health preparedness. Faculty with diagnostic interests may contribute directly to this mission while participating in veterinary, graduate, and resident education.

USU is a premier land-grant university with a statewide mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. Benefited faculty have access to a comprehensive total rewards package intended to support long-term professional sustainability and work–life balance, including university retirement contributions, medical and dental coverage, paid leave, tuition-reduction benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Located in Logan, Utah, USU combines the amenities of a university community with immediate access to the mountains and the broader Wasatch Front. Northern Utah offers welcoming communities, strong schools, a growing food and arts scene, and exceptional year-round outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and world-class skiing. Utah is also home to some of the nation’s most recognizable public lands, including five national parks and numerous state parks, making red-rock deserts, alpine landscapes, and canyon country accessible for weekend exploration.

Utah will again welcome the world when the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games return in 2034. For those who choose to make Utah home, the Games will provide another opportunity to experience the region’s strong culture of community participation, volunteerism, and civic engagement.

This is an opportunity to join a growing veterinary college at a formative point in its development—contributing expertise, building programs and collaborations, and helping establish the educational, research, and diagnostic foundations that will serve Utah and the veterinary profession for decades to come.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

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