Position Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor – Public Health/Infectious Disease Control

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Iowa State University is accepting applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Public Health/Infectious Disease Control within the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine (VMPM). VMPM provides teaching and research in immunology, infectious diseases, bacterial and viral pathogenesis, host-microbe interactions, vaccine development, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, and public health.

Responsibilities of this 12-month, tenure-track position include, 60% serving as Director of the Center for Food Security and Public Health whose mission is to increase national and international preparedness for accidental or intentional introduction of diseases that threaten food production or public health through providing online education and resources to stakeholders; 25% providing leadership, education, and operational oversight for infection prevention and biosecurity protocols within the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, in close collaboration with hospital leadership; and 15% contributing to the infectious disease and public health teaching needs of the VMPM department within the professional veterinary curriculum. The successful candidate will have a unique focus on public health and infectious disease control.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant/Associate Professor:

A DVM or equivalent degree
Advanced training (MS, MPH or PhD) in a discipline related to public health, infectious disease prevention and control, or disciplines related to microbiology

Associate Professor:

3-5 years of experience in public health education/policy
Extramural funding as a principal investigator
Experience supervising professional staff

Preferred Qualifications:

Assistant/Associate Professor:

Board certification (prefer ACVPM)
Demonstrated leadership experience
Demonstrated experience with policy and protocol development
Evidence of prior grant acquisition
Budget management and oversight experience
Evidence of teaching experience in infection control/public health
Demonstrated experience implementing infection control programs or serving in a biosecurity leadership role in a veterinary hospital or public health setting

Department/Program & College Description:

Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa, a vibrant community of over 66,000 residents, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines. Ames was ranked the #5 Best College Town in America (Best College Reviews, 2022), #15 on the Top 100 Best Places to Live (Livability.com, 2020), and the healthiest city in the State of Iowa (USA Today, 2020). Ames has 38 parks, 55 miles of bike and pedestrian trails, golf courses, lakes, and an aquatics center for outdoor recreation. Additional information about the city of Ames is available at: https://www.cityofames.org/About-Ames

Department Unit/Website:

Please visit the CFSPH and our department’s website for more information about research, news events, and our institutes and centers:

https://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmpm/

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

August 15, 2030

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

August 14, 2025

Posting Close Date:

August 28, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R17569