Assistant/Associate Professor Faculty-Cellular Immunology

Available Title(s):

270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor, 280-NN_FACULTY - Associate Professor

Business Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor Faculty-Cellular Immunology

Employee Type:

Faculty

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

The Paul G. Allen School for Global Health (Allen School) at Washington State University (WSU) is seeking to fill a permanent full-time faculty position with research emphasis that addresses the host response to zoonotic infectious diseases. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an innovative, productive, and extramurally funded laboratory and/or field-based research program that addresses cellular immune responses to infectious diseases.  Preference will be given to candidates with research programs that complement and extend the expertise of current US and Africa-based Allen School faculty, inclined to research in zoonotic viral and bacterial pathogens and immunity. Visit our website (http://www.globalhealth.wsu.edu ) to learn more about our faculty and ongoing national and international research. Rank will be at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor; the position may be tenure-track or tenured depending on qualifications.  

 

The Allen School is a dynamic mission-based interdisciplinary research unit with faculty based in Washington State, Kenya, Tanzania and Guatemala. Allen School research programs address connections between animal and human health, and related economic impacts. Our research mission is based on the fundamental understanding that human and animal health are inextricably linked. Often the connection is obvious, as is the case for zoonotic diseases where disease causing agents are transmitted directly from animals to humans.  Other connections may be less obvious; for example when household nutrition or income is negatively affected by livestock diseases. This linkage between animal and human health exists throughout the world, yet the impact is most significant in low resource populations. At the Allen School we recognize that there are significant opportunities to dramatically improve human health disparities through strategies and interventions that improve animal health. 

 

Work environment within the Allen School is committed to a climate that values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion across all positions, position types and rank. In addition, we are committed to the retention and success of new faculty, and as such, the successful candidate will be provided with a mentoring committee, peer mentors, and will have access to university programs such as the External Mentor Program (https://advance.wsu.edu/externalmentors/). 

Washington State University is a Tier 1 Land Grant Research institution with 65 doctoral degree programs and professional medical, veterinary and pharmacy degree programs. Research expenditures are ~$376 million a year. WSU is one of the largest residential universities in the Northwest and has branch campuses across the state. 

 

Pullman has an outstanding public school system and offers all the advantages of a rich academic community with remarkable international diversity.  Pullman has a comprehensive bike path system and public transport that connects to the nearby University of Idaho.  Pullman is just west of the Rocky Mountains and the surrounding area offers many recreational activities including skiing, whitewater rafting, camping, hiking, rock climbing, fishing and hunting.  (https://pullman.wsu.edu/community-life/ ) 

 

Summary of duties:

Typical appointments are 70% research, 20% formal teaching in graduate courses and mentoring doctoral and post-doctoral trainees, and 10% service to the institution. The faculty member will actively engage in and lead scholarly pursuits in association with the global health activities of the Allen School and its university, national, and international partners. This will include participation as a lead and collaborating scientist in the research and development projects of the Allen School in the high priority area of zoonotic diseases. The successful candidate will be expected to participate as both a principal and co-investigator on extramurally funded research programs. Depending on the candidate’s focus, significant international travel may be involved.  

The faculty member will actively engage in the education, teaching and training mission of the Allen School, which encompasses professional, graduate and post-doctoral education, and short-term training for collaborative partners. The successful candidate is expected to serve as a major professor and member of trainee committees. 

Required Credentials for all ranks :

A doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, DVM, MD or equivalent) in the field of biomedical sciences or a related discipline earned by the time of hire is required, with a minimum of two years (24 months) post-doctoral research experience.

Associate Professor level:

Additionally require a strong consistent record of accomplishments in both scholarship and obtaining extramural funding and demonstrated potential to become an outstanding scholar and educator.  

 

Preferred Qualifications for all ranks:

• Include a record of host response to infectious diseases research excellence and productivity indicated by publications in peer reviewed journals. 

• A successful record of teaching at the graduate or professional medical levels.

• A strong record for both publication and extramural funding.

• Success in working in interdisciplinary collaborative programs is desired.

• The College of Veterinary Medicine and the Allen School seek qualified candidates who can make contributions to the diversity and excellence of the university community through teaching, research and service. 

If you are interested in this position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Anders Omsland ([email protected]) for more information or visit the Washington State University HR website at https://www.wsujobs.com/ to apply. 

Additional Information:

Area/College:

The Allen School is homed in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Many collaborative opportunities exist within the School and across the College which has strong programs in infectious disease, reproductive biology, neuroscience, microbiology and animal health as well as an emerging program in public health.

 

Department Link:

https://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/departments

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164 

Annual Salary: 

Associate Professor : $130,000 - $150,000 

Assistant Professor : $120,000 - $130,000 

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.  

  

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. 

  

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf   

  

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/  

Position Term:

12 months

Overtime Eligibility:

Not eligible for overtime.

FTE:

100%

This is a tenure track position.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload all required documents listed below to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. 

• All documents must be attached before submitting the application. The application cannot be edited once submitted.

• Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files.

• Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.

• Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

Required Documents:

• Curriculum vitae (with a list of publications)

• Cover letter

• Contact information for at least three (3) professional references

• Teaching, research, and DEI statements

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .