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Assistant Professor - Avian Immunology

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith747 open roles

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Fayetteville, AR
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13.1% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. University of Arkansas - Fort Smith postings stay open a median of 28 days.

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  6. 58.7%60 days
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University of Arkansas - Fort Smith median: 28 days open

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.

Department:

POSC | Poultry Sciences

Department's Website:

https://poultry-science.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The successful candidate is expected to develop and lead an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in avian immunology addressing current and emerging challenges faced by the poultry industry in the areas of avian health and disease.

Research responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, avian immune responses, host-pathogen interactions, disease resistance and susceptibility, vaccine response, immune modulation, and the development and evaluation of strategies to improve poultry health and resilience.

The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with commercial poultry integrators, allied animal health companies, veterinarians, and other industry stakeholders to identify high-priority challenges and develop an applied research program to address those challenges.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience translating fundamental immunological discoveries into field-applicable interventions, including vaccine strategies, disease monitoring tools, and genetic approaches for improved disease resistance.

Opportunities exist to collaborate with other faculty in poultry science, microbiology, virology, bacteriology, genetics, nutrition, physiology, veterinary medicine, and related disciplines.

The candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in grantsmanship, report research results through peer-reviewed publications, and present research findings at regional, national and international meetings.

Teaching responsibilities will include advising and mentoring graduate students. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to departmental teaching through development of undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise and departmental needs.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in poultry or animal science with an emphasis on immunology or a related field is required.

The candidate should have strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to procure extramural funding to conduct both independent and collaborative research.

Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines and interact cohesively with commercial poultry integrators.

Postdoctoral experience in a land-grant institution is preferred but not required.

Qualification Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates must apply online at https://uada.edu/jobs/. Applications must include a cover letter, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three professional references. Potential candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Sara Orlowski-Workman, [email protected], with questions about the position. Applications received by December 1, 2026 are assured full consideration, however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Information regarding the Department of Poultry Science and the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science are available online at https://poultry-science.uark.edu/

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Sara Orlowski-Workman Associate Professor [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Repetitive Motion, Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crouching, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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