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Job Description:

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Virology at the Associate or Full Professor level. The successful candidate will also assume a leadership role within the Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute ( ITDI ), contributing to its strategic mission of advancing research, education, and community impact in infectious diseases.

Position Overview

We seek an accomplished virologist with a strong record of independent research, extramural funding, and mentorship. The candidate’s expertise should complement existing strengths in microbial pathogenesis and/or infectious disease biology, and their leadership will be instrumental in guiding ITDI’s continued growth and national visibility.

Responsibilities

+ Provide scientific and strategic leadership within the Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute ( ITDI ) (https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/itdi) .

+ Maintain an active, externally funded research program in virology.

+ Teach virology and related topics to medical students.

+ Mentor postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and junior faculty.

+ Contribute to institutional service and interdisciplinary collaborations across Biomedical Sciences Department (https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/departments/biomedical) , ITDI and HCOM .

Research Environment

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and expanding community of infectious disease researchers, with modern laboratory space in proximity to other Biosafety Level II microbial pathogenesis labs. HCOM’s Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute provides a dynamic platform for translational research, global health partnerships, and interdisciplinary training initiatives that bridge medicine, public health, and molecular science.

Appointment and Resources

+ 11-month, tenure-track appointment in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

+ Final workload distribution is negotiable but will approximate 60% Research, 20% Teaching, and 20% Service.

+ Preferred start date: July 1, 2026

+ Competitive start-up package and access to shared core facilities. Institutional support will be provided jointly by the Office of Research and Grants ( ORG ), ITDI , Vice President for Research ( VPR ), and the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Laboratory space is available on the Athens campus, with potential for expansion in the new biomedical research building (https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/research/facilities/translational) slated to open in 2026.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D., D.V.M, M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree in virology, microbiology or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Demonstrated record of sustained, competitive external funding

+ Evidence of effective leadership and mentorship in academic or research settings

+ Commitment to excellence in teaching and service

+ Research focused on virus-host interactions, emerging viral diseases, or microbial pathogenesis

+ Experience building interdisciplinary or cross-institutional research programs

Planning Unit: Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Department: HCOM - Biomedical Sciences

Campus: Athens

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Kendall Brown-Clovis, M.Ed., Sr. Director, Faculty Affairs, [email protected]

Employment Type: full-time regular

QuickLink: 55627

Advertised Salary:

Salary will be commensurate with education, rank, and experience, while also considering internal equity. Incumbent will also enjoy a generous benefits package including paid holidays, sick time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, counseling and mental health care, access to professional development programs and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.