Pulmonary: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Tenure Pathway at University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont

Job Description:

Advertising Copy:

The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine invites applications for a tenure track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor with an independent, primarily wet bench-based research program in the area of pulmonary biology. Research areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, airway biology, immunology, asthma, sepsis and acute lung injury, lung immunity, pulmonary vascular biology, stem cell biology, or lung cancer.


The successful candidate will have a visionary research program that synergizes with existing research programs at the Larner College of Medicine. The faculty member will join a vibrant research community including basic and clinician scientists within the Larner College of Medicine, have opportunities to collaborate with individuals across the University of Vermont campus, and contribute to the research education of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.


The faculty member's research program will be located in state-of-the-art research space within the Larner College of Medicine. Several core facilities are available at UVM (e.g., microscopy, flow cytometry & cell sorting, genomics/transcriptomics, proteomics, biostatistics, data science, small animal vivarium, and a BSL3 facility) to complement the faculty member's independent research program. Rank will be commensurate with experience; the most competitive applicants will be those with an established independent research program.


The University of Vermont offers a generous seed package. Faculty efforts are fully focused on research; teaching opportunities may be available within the Larner College of Medicine, and the University of Vermont.


The ideal candidate will have a PhD, MD PhD, MD or equivalent doctoral degree, and a track record indicative of having been awarded or on a trajectory to be awarded independent peer-reviewed extramural funding. The candidate will have experience in team science, demonstrated ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, and the potential to develop research partnerships and collaborative relationships with universities, industry, and research laboratories. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, outstanding written and oral communication, strong organizational proficiencies, and a history of effective mentoring.
The University of Vermont is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to inclusive excellence through their teaching, service, and scholarship. Our community embraces and advances the values of
Our Common Ground: openness, respect, responsibility, integrity, innovation, and justice while upholding the highest standards of
professionalism, driven by a passion for lifelong learning and improvement. Cultural humility, kindness, and respect form the foundations upon which the college strives to elevate professionalism in all its endeavors. Professionalism is demonstrated through integrity, accountability, compassion, altruism, and social responsibility.


Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the principles of professionalism. Applicants are required to submit a separate statement detailing how they would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism, and advance inclusive excellence at LCOM and among the populations the college serves through teaching, service, and scholarship.


The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
Application Process: Applicants must apply online at:
www.uvmjobs.com under Position No. 00026971. Applications must include:

• CV


• Cover letter


• Contact information for three references


• Separate statement detailing how they would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism, and advance inclusive excellence at LCOM and among the populations the college serves through teaching, service, and scholarship.

Questions about this opportunity may be directed to: Matthew Poynter, PhD, Search Committee Chair, via email: Matthew.poynter@uvm.edu




Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Employment is subject to a successful background check.
Job Open Date:

11/20/2024

Posting Number:

F3264PO

Department:

Med-Pulmonary/55546

Advertising/Posting Title:

Pulmonary: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Tenure Pathway

FLSA:

Exempt

Position Number:

00026971

Employee FTE:

1.0

Employee Term (months):

12

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