William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Chair in Translational Science & Medicine at InsideHigherEd

Posting Number: PG193359EP Internal Recruitment : No Working Title: William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Chair in Translational Science promote the ability to transfer excellence in research, service, and training from animals to human health. Leverage faculty access to our state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital to foster close collaborations between the CVM and other NC State groups, the medical schools at Duke and the University of North Carolina, and the North Carolina Research Triangle Park. Serve as an advocate for enhancing the abilities, visibility, and reach of the CVM’s research program and growing translational impact. Synergize with existing faculty to build an internationally recognized program focused on developing integrated research methodology that improves medical care, particularly around the College and University’s current strengths. Play an active role in training veterinary and graduate students by providing new perspectives on contemporary research approaches. Train graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows. Participate in didactic teaching at the graduate level and augment veterinary student education. Secure significant extramural funding for their independent research program and trainees. Minimum Education and Experience: Ph.D., DVM, or MD required Current rank of Tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor; or currently eligible or under evaluation for such rank. Record of impactful, translational research and excellence in funding. Other Required Qualifications: The William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor in Translational Science