Assistant Professor

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University in Alabama invites applications for a full-time, 12-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology. The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded research program and participate in team teaching in the first-year veterinary curriculum, with emphasis on system-based physiology.

The candidate will contribute to graduate-level instruction and collaborate across Auburn University to advance

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field at the time the appointment begins.
• Evidence of research productivity and the potential to establish an independent research program.
• Commitment to excellence in instruction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, externally funded research program.
• Participate in team teaching in the first-year veterinary curriculum with emphasis on systems-based physiology.
• Contribute to graduate-level instruction and mentorship.
• Collaborate across the department, college, and university to advance scholarly activity.

Skills

Research productivity

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field

Job description

Overview

The Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time, 12-month tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.

Applicants should submit:

1. A letter of application describing their qualifications and interest in the position.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A statement of research accomplishments and future research plans.
4. A statement of teaching experience, philosophy, and interests.
5. Contact information, including email addresses and phone numbers, for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Satyanarayana Pondugula, [e-mail].

For additional information about the APP department, please visit: https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/academic-departments/dept-of-anatomy-physiology-pharmacology/

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/

Responsibilities

We seek a highly motivated individual who will establish an independent, externally funded research program and contribute to the department’s teaching mission. The successful candidate will participate in team teaching in the first-year veterinary curriculum, with emphasis on systems-based physiology, and contribute to graduate-level instruction.

Current faculty maintain active programs across a broad range of disciplines, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, toxicology, and reproductive biology. These strengths support a highly collaborative research environment that extends throughout the College of Veterinary Medicine, across Auburn University, and through external research partnerships. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to this dynamic environment through collaborative scholarship, graduate student mentorship, and active participation in the intellectual and professional growth of the department.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Biomedical Sciences or a related field at the time the appointment begins
• Evidence of research productivity and the potential to establish an independent research program
• Commitment to excellence in instruction
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Desired qualifications:

• Impactful postdoctoral training
• Teaching experience
• Research foci which could synergize with established areas of interest in department, college, and university.

Contract Type

Continuing

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