The Department of Comparative, Diagnostic and Population Medicine at the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine (http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu) is seeking highly-qualified applicants for a full‐time (12-month), state‐funded tenure‐track position as an Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Veterinary Microbiology. Applicants should have a DVM or equivalent degree with a PhD or suitable advanced training in microbiology. Primary responsibilities for this independent position include 1) working collaboratively with and overseeing the microbiology section of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine Diagnostic Laboratories, 2) establishing a strong, independent, externally-funded research program, and 3) didactic teaching and clinical training of professional veterinary students, graduate students and residents.

The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine provides a strong collaborative environment with opportunities to work with other UF academic units, such as other colleges in the Health Science Center (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, etc.), the Emerging Pathogens Institute as well as and the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a group of colleagues with strengths in infectious diseases of wildlife. In addition, the city of Gainesville has excellent recreational opportunities, a reasonable cost of living, and a pleasant year-round climate.

See:

http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/503349/assistantassociate-professor-of-clinical-veterinary-microbiology

Jim