Assistant/Associate/Professor of Microbiology, DCOM, OPFL

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Microbiology, DCOM, OPFL

Company: Lincoln Memorial University

Job Location: Harrogate, 37752

Category: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Type: Full-Time

Department: DCOM BASIC SCIENCES

Position Category: Faculty

Job Description

The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Microbiology for the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine shall have the primary responsibility of teaching microbiology. They shall also be held accountable for scholarly activity as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in microbiology, immunology, or an appropriate discipline; *have at least two years of relevant postdoctoral training and evidence of scholarly research. Academic rank will be commensurate with training and experience. Salary and research opportunities, including startup funds are negotiable.

Posting Number: F01652P

Job Open Date: 01/20/2026

Job Close Date: 04/20/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Job Duties

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large
• promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students
• contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of courses and academic programs within the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM)
• promote by precept and example a general atmosphere within the DCOM of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry
• maintain intellectual integrity and to strive for academic excellence in his/her teaching;
• promote adequate standards of linguistic expression in writing and speech
• maintain up-to-date records of the grades of each student enrolled in his/her courses
• have on file in the appropriate office an outline and list of the goals and objectives for each lecture
• carry out lecture, seminar, small group discussion and/or clinical assignments and responsibilities effectively
• design and present a course, series of integrated lectures and/or small group discussions
• prepare examination questions as well as grade a course or portion of course
• meet classes according to published schedule
• serve as an active member of the department, working closely with the department head to further the department and College mission and vision
• commit to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity
• serve as an example to learners and colleagues of appropriate professional behavior
• participate in scholarly activity
• serve as mentor to medical and other students
• provide service by attending scheduled faculty meetings and by serving on appointed and or elected committees as required
• complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites
• perform other duties as assigned

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