"Avian Diagnostic Virologist"

Job Details

Position Summary

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are asked to submit 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 mcgarcia@uga.edu.

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.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2374P

Working Title: Avian Diagnostic Virologist

Department: VetMed-Poultry Diagnos & Rsch

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education https://www.uga.edu/. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department: The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.

The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/.

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Anticipated Start Date: 01/01/2026

Job Posting Date: 05/16/2025

Job Closing Date: Open until filled

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Statement: 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).

Position Details

Classification Title: Open Rank

Faculty Rank: Open Rank (Tenure Track)

Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications: A PhD in avian virology or a related discipline.

Additional Requirements: Rank, salary, and terms of appointment will be dependent upon qualifications and experience of the applicant.

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.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge: Avian virology, molecular and classic diagnostic virology methods, poultry production, diseases of poultry, control of poultry diseases.
• Skills: Oral and written communication, leadership, analytical, service.
• Abilities: Problem solving, commitment to service, team member, supervisor.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Serve as the Head of the virology section of the Diagnostic Laboratory at PDRC. Responsible for maintaining a functional and competent poultry virology diagnostic laboratory, providing high quality and timely results, and supervising members of the laboratory.
2. Perform research in poultry virology.
3. Teach graduate students in the MAM, MAHM, MS, and PhD programs.

Percentage Of Time: 100

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents