Description
The University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Health invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of Poultry Health. Responsibilities associated with this position include research (70%), teaching (20%), and service (10%). The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an independent extramurally funded research program with the aim of solving infectious disease problems in the poultry industry. Avenues of research that focus on the interactions between poultry management practices and disease are welcome. The selected faculty member will also be expected to teach in the undergraduate and graduate curriculums and to perform service activities in support of the University’s mission. It is expected that the successful candidate will collaborate with other faculty members in the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center (PDRC), the College of Veterinary Medicine, and other Colleges and Centers at UGA to advance the field of poultry health.
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in the field of avian virology, bacteriology, parasitology, immunology, vaccinology or a related discipline.
Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in the field of avian virology, bacteriology, parasitology, immunology, vaccinology or a related discipline.
Tenure Track Associate Professor
Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in the field of avian virology, bacteriology, parasitology, immunology, vaccinology or a related discipline, and a minimum of 5-years of experience in rank at the Assistant Professor level before the start date.
Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion, & Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty can be found here: https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/promotion-guidelines/
Discipline-specific criteria and procedures for promotion and tenure can be found at: https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/ptu-criteria-population-health.pdf
Rank, salary, and terms of appointment will be dependent upon qualifications and experience of the applicant.
Applicants are asked to submit applications via UGAJobs along with the following: (1) a detailed curriculum vitae (2) a cover letter addressing the candidate’s research goals and teaching philosophy (maximum 3 pages) (3) the name, titles, and contact information for three professional references.
Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Naola Ferguson-Noel (naolaf@uga.edu)
All application materials must be received by August 3, 2026 to ensure full consideration, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. As required by University of Georgia policy, the successful candidate will be subject to background investigation.
Please apply at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/480845
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
