Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Job Title

Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Department

Microbiology Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2025-11-15

Job Summary

Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to teach and provide research in virology.

Job Description

The Departments of Microbiology and Biology are recruiting an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in microbiology and to develop an externally funded research program in the area of virology. Ideal candidates should have an interest and the ability to teach courses in virology (such as Human Viruses or General Virology) and other courses in the field of Microbiology to majors and non-majors. The successful candidate should be able to develop and maintain an active and externally-funded research program involving undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students in the field of virology. Applications from all different areas of research in virology are welcome. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to student advising; and perform service to the institution and the profession.

Minimum Qualifications

Required : Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in virology, microbiology, biology or related fields.

Required Application Documents

Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research plans, statement of teaching interests and experience.

Special Instructions

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Annette Bollmann; email : bollmaa@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two weeks after job posting.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

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