Assistant Professor

DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND PHARMACOLOGY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AUBURN UNIVERSITY

The Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology invites applications for a full-time, 12-month tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. 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.

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.

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. For additional information about the APP department, please visit: (

Applicants should submit: 1. A letter of application describing their qualifications and interest in the position. 2. A curriculum vitae. 3. A statement of research accomplishments and future research plans. 4. A statement of teaching experience, philosophy, and interests. 5. Contact information, including email addresses and phone numbers, for three professional references.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Satyanarayana Pondugula, [email protected]. Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. 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: Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Auburn University recognizes its ethical and legal obligation to provide a work environment in which employment opportunities are open to all qualified individuals without discrimination based on race, color, sex (which includes sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Auburn University conducts background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including nondiscrimination laws and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.