Tenure Track Assistant Professor Biomedical Sciences

Job description

Ames, IA

Full time

R19889

Position Title:Tenure Track Assistant Professor Biomedical Sciences

Appointment Type:Faculty

Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. These are full-time, 9-month positions with salary commensurate with qualifications.

The successful candidates will join a department with active research programs in pharmacology, neuroscience, vaccine development, infectious disease, and molecular and cell biology. These individuals will be expected to establish a dynamic, extramurally-funded research program within these or a complementary field pertinent to human and/or animal health. The successful candidates will also teach pharmacology to professional and/or graduate students. Research programs in pharmacology-relevant disciplines are of particular interest, including neurobiology, cellular signaling, drug mechanism and mode of action, endocrinology, toxicology, and receptor or antimicrobial pharmacology.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD with research experience relevant to Biomedical Sciences

Preferred Qualifications:

Research plans and experience relevant to Pharmacology or other Biomedical Sciences

Strong record of publication in peer-reviewed journals relative to appointment

Demonstrated success obtaining extramural funding

Evidence of effective research mentoring experience

Teaching engagement at a university or professional school

Department/Program & College Description:

The Biomedical Sciences department supports the mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine by teaching a basic science curriculum to veterinary medical students, conducting state-of-the-art basic and translational research relevant to the health of animals and humans, and educating graduate students through both the departmental graduate program and several multidisciplinary interdepartmental programs at Iowa State University. Departmental faculty research programs span a range of One Health disciplines including pharmacology, neuroscience, microbial and helminth infectious disease and vaccine development.

Iowa State University and Central Iowa

Iowa State University is a Carnegie Foundation R1 institution with a student enrollment exceeding 30,000 located in Ames, a progressive community just 30 miles north of Des Moines. Ames offers extensive parks and trails, strong public schools, a comparatively low cost of living and convenient access to the cultural and recreational opportunities of one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Midwest ( .

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Proposed Start Date:August 16, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 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) Cover Letter

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Research Statement detailing past accomplishments and future goals (3 pages maximum)

Teaching Statement detailing pedagogy, experience and future plans (1 page maximum)

Contact information for Three Professional References external to Iowa State University If you have questions regarding this application process, please email or call or Toll Free: .

For full guaranteed consideration, please apply on or before October 05, 2026. This position will be open until filled.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: September 3, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:R19889

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Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. , email

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources ( website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

Worksite address

ames, IA, 50011, US

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