Veterinary Epidemiologist

The Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) invites applications for a tenure‑track position as a Veterinary Epidemiologist. The position is part of the multi‑college Public Health Preparedness for Infectious Diseases (PHPID) program. The PHPID initiative is a comprehensive interdisciplinary program in infectious diseases, biodefense, and public health preparedness. The PHPID program includes six colleges, including the Colleges of Medicine, Public Health, Veterinary Medicine, Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Pharmacy, and Biological Sciences. Its purpose is to provide leadership in scientific discoveries and training of health professionals that will prevent or mitigate the public health impact of future catastrophic events (phpid.osu.edu).

As a member of the core Veterinary Epidemiology group within the CVM, the candidate will contribute directly to the new PHPID initiative by developing a nationally recognized research program and extending successful collaborative, multi-disciplinary teaching and research programs in Veterinary Epidemiology and other relevant areas of infectious disease and/or food safety. A PhD in Veterinary Epidemiology or a closely related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with the DVM degree (or equivalent training) as well as training and experience in areas relevant to infectious disease epidemiology. Faculty rank at the Assistant/Associate Professor level will be based upon qualifications and experience.

The Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine provides the major preventive medicine and public health focus for the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Activities in the Department combine basic and applied research to address problems in broad areas of animal health, population medicine, and veterinary public health. There are approximately 30 faculty members in the Department located at the College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbus, the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster, and at a veterinary teaching and service clinic in Marysville. This structure provides extensive teaching resources and considerable opportunity for collaboration.

The College of Veterinary Medicine is ranked 5^th among North American colleges of veterinary medicine by US News and World Report. The Ohio State University was recently ranked third nationally in the list of best places to work in academia, according to The Scientist magazine. Columbus is the 15^th ranked city by size in the United States (population of 730,000) and supports a vibrant, multifaceted community. Collegiality, civility, mutual support, and respect for others are strongly held values in the College of Veterinary Medicine. We support diverse beliefs and the free exchange of ideas and expect that faculty, staff, and students promote these values and apply them in a professional manner in all academic endeavors. The appointee should have excellent communication skills and an ability to work cooperatively with other faculty and staff.

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2008 and will continue until an acceptable candidate is identified. Applicants should submit a letter of application describing their professional goals, research interests, and teaching philosophy. A current curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three professional references should also be sent to: Dr. Thomas E. Wittum, Search Committee Chair, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, The Ohio State University, 1920 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210; phone 614‑292‑1206; email Thomas.Wittum@cvm.osu.edu. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer.