$100,000–$110,000 Per Year
Anatomy, Biology, Biomedicine, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Higher Education, Interpersonal Skills, Mentoring, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physiology, Scholarship, Team Player, Toxicology, Training/Teaching, Veterinary Medicine
The Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time, 12-month tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.
Applicants should submit:
- A letter of application describing their qualifications and interest in the position.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A statement of research accomplishments and future research plans.
- A statement of teaching experience, philosophy, and interests.
- Contact information, including email addresses and phone numbers, for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Satyanarayana Pondugula,
srp0010@auburn.edu
.
For additional information about the APP department, please visit:
(https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/academic-departments/dept-of-anatomy-physiology-pharmacology/)
The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/
Responsibilities:
We seek a highly motivated individual who will establish an independent, externally funded research program and contribute to the department’s teaching mission. The successful candidate will participate in team teaching in the first-year veterinary curriculum, with emphasis on systems-based physiology, and contribute to graduate-level instruction.
Current faculty maintain active programs across a broad range of disciplines, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, toxicology, and reproductive biology. These strengths support a highly collaborative research environment that extends throughout the College of Veterinary Medicine, across Auburn University, and through external research partnerships. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to this dynamic environment through collaborative scholarship, graduate student mentorship, and active participation in the intellectual and professional growth of the department.
Qualifications:
Required qualifications:
- A doctoral degree in Biomedical Sciences or a related field at the time the appointment begins
- Evidence of research productivity and the potential to establish an independent research program
- Commitment to excellence in instruction
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desired qualifications:
- Impactful postdoctoral training
- Teaching experience
- Research foci which could synergize with established areas of interest in department, college, and university.
Pay Range:
USD $100,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.
Why Work at Auburn?:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
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