Faculty Position Announcement

Faculty position in Infectious Diseases,

 Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine.

University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee invites applications from all qualified individuals for a full-time tenure-track or non-tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Infectious Diseases in the Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine. This position offers the successful candidate a unique opportunity to blend diagnostic service, research, and teaching in the area of infectious diseases.

The candidate is expected to contribute to teaching within our professional (DVM) and graduate programs, with a preferred ability to teach bacteriology, virology and/or immunology. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent research program focusing on infectious diseases and is strongly encouraged to engage in collaborative interdisciplinary research efforts.  The areas of research interests may include, but are not limited to, infectious disease pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, combating antimicrobial resistance, and the development of diagnostic methods and vaccines. The successful candidate will join a team of four faculty microbiologists (one bacteriologist, two parasitologists, and one virologist) and actively support diagnostic microbiology services within the college.

The College of Veterinary Medicine currently matriculates 100 DVM students annually, with many pursuing additional graduate degrees in our intercollegiate Comparative and Experimental Medicine graduate program. The department is home to diagnostic laboratories in bacteriology, endocrinology, parasitology, pathology (anatomic and clinical), virology, and pharmacology. (https://vetmed.tennessee.edu/vmc/dls), providing services to the College’s Veterinary Medical Center and referring veterinarians across the country.

Faculty enjoy full access to the University's core research and service facilities in advanced microscopy and ultrastructural imaging, UTIA genomic Core, and biological and small molecule mass spectrometry, among others. Advanced computing and modeling expertise are available through the University, NIMBioS, and in conjunction with Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee's flagship campus and is a beautiful and friendly place to live. It is a short drive to the Great Smoky Mountains, other state parks, and recreation areas. Outdoor recreational opportunities include, but are not limited to, hiking, biking, trail running, climbing, and water sports. Knoxville has a diverse and inclusive culture, a vibrant downtown with excellent shopping and restaurants, bustling farmers' markets featuring locally grown organic produce, meats, and crafts, live music of all genres, ballet, and theatre; frequent art and cultural festivals, and sporting events.

Qualified applicants must have: (1) a DVM (or equivalent degree) or relevant PhD; (2) a record of peer-reviewed scientific publications; (3) strong verbal and written communication skills; (4) ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Preference will be given to those with DVM (or equivalent) and PhD degrees and those who are board certified or board eligible by the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists and have post-doctoral experience in veterinary diagnostic microbiology.

For consideration, please apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/168869 and include a letter of intent, names and contact information for at least three professional references, and current curriculum vitae. Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Informal inquiries are welcome and may be directed to:

Ms. Elizabeth Allen

Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences

College of Veterinary Medicine

The University of Tennessee

2407 River Drive, Rm A201

Knoxville, TN 37996-4546

Email address: eallen6@utk.edu

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.

Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to eoa@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to investigations@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-0717.

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