Assistant Professor - Avian Immunology at University of Arkansas System in Fayetteville, AR

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Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Date: Type of Position: Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at compliance@uada.edu . For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820. Department: POSC | Poultry Sciences Department's Website: https://poultry-science.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties: The successful candidate is expected to develop and lead an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in avian immunology addressing current and emerging challenges faced by the poultry industry in the areas of avian health and disease. Research responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, avian immune responses, host-pathogen interactions, disease resistance and susceptibility, vaccine response, immune modulation, and the development and evaluation of strategies to improve poultry health and resilience. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with commercial poultry integrators, allied animal health companies, veterinarians, and other industry stakeholders to identify high-priority challenges and develop an applied research program to address those challenges. Preference will be given to candidates with experience translating fundamental immunological discoveries into field-applicable interventions, including vaccine strategies, disease monitoring tools, and genetic approaches for improved disease resistance. Opportunities exist to collaborate with other faculty in poultry science, microbiology, virology, bacteriology, genetics, nutrition, physiology, veterinary medicine, and related disciplines. The candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in grantsmanship, report research results through peer-reviewed publications, and present research findings at regional, national and international meetings. Teaching responsibilities will include advising and mentoring graduate students. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to departmental teaching through developm