Avian Diagnostic Virologist

The University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Health invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the field of Avian Diagnostic Virology. Service, research and instruction responsibilities are associated with this position. The candidate will head the poultry virology section at the Diagnostic Laboratory in the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center (PDRC) which provides diagnostic service to the local and national poultry industry. The candidate will also be expected to initiate or collaborate in research related to poultry diseases and provide instruction in avian virology to graduate students including those in the Master of Avian Medicine (MAM) and on-line Master of Avian Health and Medicine (MAHM) degree programs. In addition, the faculty member is expected to work well as a team member and collaborate within the department providing support to clinical faculty and field veterinarians with the aim of solving problems in the poultry industry.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD in avian virology or a related discipline and a minimum of 2-years of postdoctoral experience in the field of poultry virology diagnostics before the start date.

Tenure Track Associate Professor Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD in avian virology or a related discipline with a minimum of 5-years of experience in the field of poultry virology diagnostics at the rank of Assistant Professor before the start date.

Tenure Track Full Professor Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD in avian virology or related discipline, and a minimum of 5-years of experience in the field of poultry virology diagnostics at the rank of Associate Professor before the start date.

Appointment, Promotion, & Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty can be found here: https://provost.uga.edu/faculty- affairs/UGA_Guidelines_for_APT_approved_2_2020.pdf.
Discipline-specific criteria and procedures for promotion and tenure can be found at: https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/documents/ Population_Health_2015.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 interests and potential as a poultry virology diagnostician, immediate and long term goals to improve poultry virology diagnostic services, research interests, and teaching philosophy (maximum 3 pages); (3) the names, titles, and contact information for three professional references.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to: Dr. Maricarmen García ([email protected]).

All application materials must be received by August 1, 2025 to ensure full consideration. 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.

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 ([email protected]).