Assistant/Associate Professor of Parasitology

The mission of the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology is to recruit, train, inspire, and graduate Doctors of Veterinary Medicine of exemplary knowledge, skill, and character. In order to maintain the intellectual and professional climate necessary to accomplish this mission, the department's faculty will advance veterinary medical science through innovative basic and applied research, inspired mentoring of students (undergraduate, professional, residents, and graduate), excellence in clinical and diagnostic services, and innovative extension and engagement activities.

North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine ( CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinarian scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems. The College has gained international recognition on the strength of its teaching, research, engagement, and patient care efforts. Located on 180 acres near downtown Raleigh, the College encompasses 20 buildings on the main Centennial Biomedical Campus. Instruction is in three departments-Clinical Sciences, Molecular Biomedical Sciences, and Population Health & Pathobiology. In addition to the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, there are programs leading to master and doctoral degrees in several areas with numerous opportunities for specialization.

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This Assistant/Associate Professor position requires in-depth knowledge and experience in the delivery of instruction in parasitology with an emphasis in large animal (Equine and Production Animal) parasites. The position will fulfill diagnostic responsibilities mainly through the teaching hospital, including consultations for external entities. The successful candidate will provide diagnostic and consulting services consistent with the college's emphasis on high-quality care and support of producers in North Carolina.

The candidate will be integral in the development of instruction in parasitology for veterinary students, and a strong interest in teaching is required. Teaching responsibilities will predominantly focus on the training and assessment of preclinical veterinary students, including participation in didactic courses, labs, and elective classes. This position will also include some training of veterinary students and farm animal house officers in the clinical setting.

This position is expected to have some interaction with livestock producers and the swine, poultry, and equine industry. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent research program focused on large animal parasitology and secure extramural funding from federal, state, foundation, and/or industrial sources.

Clinical Service
As requested (consultations, diagnostics, and parasite identifications for internal and external constituents, official parasitology consultant for the Hospital Diagnostic Lab)

Research
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain a productive, externally funded research program in domestic animal parasitology, with preference given to candidates whose work focuses on nematode biology, epidemiology, or anthelmintic resistance.

Didactic Teaching & Mentoring
Formal lectures, curriculum development, small group teaching, and mentoring junior faculty, residents, and students (often integrated with other activities).

Professional/Administrative Service Extension
Departmental, medical school, or hospital committees (e.g., promotions, curriculum, quality improvement), national society leadership, peer review, and administration.

Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

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