Tenure Track Assistant Professor Biomedical Sciences

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Generous leave

Onsite childcare

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Iowa State University in Ames invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Biomedical Sciences within the College of Veterinary Medicine. The appointees will teach pharmacology to professional and/or graduate students and build an extramurally-funded research program.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Biomedical Sciences with a strong publication record and demonstrated potential for external funding; start date August 2027; 9-month, full-time appointment in a

Qualifications

• PhD with research experience relevant to Biomedical Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Teach pharmacology to professional and/or graduate students.
• Establish a dynamic, extramurally-funded research program.
• Contribute to departmental teaching and research programs.

Education

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

Job description

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
• Evidence of 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 the Midwest.

More information about the university and city can be found here: https://www.provost.iastate.edu/faculty-success/prospective

Department Unit/Website:

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/bms/

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/about/about-the-college/cvm-employment/

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Why Choose ISU?

• 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

Job Requisition Number:

R19889

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. [phone], email [e-mail] .

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.