"Assistant/Associate Professor - Vector-borne Disease (VMP)"

The Opportunity

The Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology (VMP) at Washington State University (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) in Pullman, WA seeks to fill a full-time (12 month) faculty position to strengthen and grow our core vector-borne disease program. Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) faculty are leaders in vector-borne disease research. In addition, the Animal Disease Research Unit (ADRU) in the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) is uniquely embedded in the CVM and also has a robust presence in vector-borne disease. Ongoing projects in the CVM center on ticks, vector-host-pathogen interactions, and vector-borne microbes Anaplasma, Babesia, Borrelia, Theileria, Yersinia pestis, and arboviruses. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to forge multidisciplinary collaborations between units to develop a program in vector-borne disease.

The Responsibilities

The position is defined as approximately 75% research, 20% teaching, including graduate education, and 5% service. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a productive, extramurally funded research program in vector-borne disease. Candidates with a research emphasis in veterinary or zoonotic vector-borne diseases are encouraged to apply. As a faculty member, the successful candidate will be expected to establish effective collaborations with current WSU programs and be active in the department's graduate program, including mentoring graduate students and serving as a member of student advisory committees. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in teaching at the graduate, undergraduate and/or veterinary professional level and to be active in the academic service arena.

Required Qualifications for all ranks

A doctoral degree (PhD, DVM or MD) in biomedical science or related field is required. DVMs are encouraged to apply. A minimum of two years productive post-doctoral research experience is required.

Applicants for associate professor must additionally have a higher level of scholarship productivity, and national or international recognition as compared to assistant professor applicants.

The research area should be on vector-borne diseases and ideally will complement current work in the department. Programs that cross-fertilize among different disciplines are most welcome. Candidates must have demonstrated abilities in conducting hypothesis-based research and publishing high quality papers in top tier journals; a track record of, or strong potential for attracting extramural funding, and a history or interest in contributing to high quality education.

The Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology seeks candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to inclusivity in higher education. The successful applicant should be able to effectively communicate and work collegially and collaboratively with people from all backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment and relevant ability to foster community outreach, access and engagement.

Additional Information

This is a full-time (100% FTE) permanent tenure track position. This position is overtime exempt.

Annual Salary

Depending on qualifications, level of experience and rank:

• Assistant Professors: $130,000 - $145,000
• Associate Professors: $150,000 - $160,000

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application at https://hrs.wsu.edu/careers.

1. Application letter: the letter should indicate the applicant's short and long term goals and outline their qualifications for the position, including research interests and accomplishments.
2. Curriculum vitae,
3. Statement of research interests
4. Teaching and mentoring statement
5. Contact information for three (3) references including name, title, organization, phone number and email address.

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: March 3, 2026