Tenure Track Assistant Professor Biomedical Sciences

Job Requisition Number: R19889

Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Preferred Qualifications: Research plans and experience relevant to Pharmacology or other Biomedical Sciences Strong record of publication in peer-reviewed journals relative to appointment Demonstrated success 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 in 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? Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: 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 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. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu. 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.