Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Aquatic Animal Health

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time assistant/associate/full
professor position (tenure track) to develop an exceptional research program and contribute
to the aquatic animal health program, which includes a state-of-the-art aquatic research
facility located in the veterinary college.

Candidates having a D.V.M. degree or equivalent and/or PhD training and practical
experience will be considered. The successful applicant will be expected to build and
maintain an active research program in fish health, and candidates working on infectious
diseases of fish will be preferred. Other desirable qualities of the successful candidate
include an interest in sustainable aquaculture production, climate change, population health,
and aquatic invertebrates. Strong interpersonal skills, leadership ability, public-speaking
experience, and the ability to work in collaborative research, diagnostic, clinical, and
teaching environments are required.

The successful candidate will be expected to take on a multi-faceted role that includes
developing an active and extramurally funded research program, as well as additional
specific roles, including (1) Providing expertise in diagnosis, treatment, and pathological
examination of fish for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and
the Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic Center. (2) Serving as one of the Associate Directors of
AQUAVET at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, providing operational
direction to a diverse program incorporating many topics relating to aquatic organisms, their
environment, and the application of traditional veterinary disciplines to aquatic animals.
In conjunction with the diagnostic services provided, the candidate will communicate with
fish culturists, the general public, and fish biologists from state and federal agencies to
educate and investigate the spread of important fish pathogens. Mentoring of graduate and
DVM students, wildlife interns, and anatomic pathology residents is required. The individual
will also contribute to the College of Veterinary Medicine's missions in a diverse array of
topics including disease ecology, aquaculture, fish mortality events, risk management,
diagnostic development, pathogen discovery, food systems and public health, and
ecosystem health. The development of an interdisciplinary research program with positive
impacts of local and international significance is encouraged. The candidate will be expected
to develop, maintain, and teach in special training programs such as AQUAVET and
advance the aquatic health curriculum to recruit and train veterinarians for future roles in
veterinary medicine that support aquatic food production and aquatic ecosystems. Outreach
activities engaging stakeholders of the aquaculture industry and related fields are also
encouraged.

The individual will have their academic home in the transdisciplinary Department of Public &
Ecosystem Health, but will interact broadly with faculty in the Cornell Animal Health
Diagnostic Center and other Departments throughout the College of Veterinary Medicine.
The candidate will also work closely with faculty within the College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences, which is making several hires in marine sciences, and units/initiatives across
campus interested in aquatic animal medicine, public health, sustainable food production,
and advanced diagnostic technologies including eDNA. This position is full-time (12-month),
with initial appointment being for three years with opportunity for renewal contingent on
funding and successful annual reviews.

The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $180,000 and will be commensurate with
credentials and experience.

For more information, please contactaquaticanimalprof@cornell.edu. Prospective
candidates should upload their application materials
tohttps://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29704. Materials should include a cover
letter including career goals, curriculum vitae, and statements [max. 2 pages each] of
teaching interests/philosophy and research interests. In addition, we ask applicants for all
faculty positions to share their experiences and/or approaches (past, current, or future) to
fostering learning, research service, and/or outreach in a diverse community. Applicants
may choose to submit a stand-alone statement or embed the information in other parts of
their application materials. Candidates will also be required to provide the names of 3
referees.
The search committee will begin considering complete applications March 14, 2025, and
continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is recognized internationally as a
leader in animal medicine, veterinary medical education, public health, and biomedical
research.

Pay Range:

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline
• Unique applicable skills.

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