"Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology"

Job no: 497716

Work type: Faculty - Regular

Location: Health Science Campus College

Categories: Faculty, Full-Time, Research, None, Academic

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology

Department Org: Med Microbio & Immunology - 107520

Employee Classification: A1 - Faculty Full Time 12 Mth HSC

Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt

Primary Location: HSC C

Shift:  1

Start Time:  8:30   End Time:  5:00 

Job Description:

The Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences is recruiting up to two (2) tenure-track faculty, at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor, as part of a major expansion of basic science, interdisciplinary, and translational research. We are seeking outstanding scientists who study highly-infectious pathogens, host-pathogen interactions, and/or vaccine/therapeutic development and require biosafety level 3 (BSL3) and animal BSL3 (A-BSL3) containment for these studies. Ideal candidates will study highly-infectious pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Coxiella burnetii, Yersinia pestis, Rickettsia sp., influenza virus, EEEV, SARS, MERS, West Nile virus, Hantavirus, Chikungunya, etc. The University is undergoing an exciting phase of research infrastructure expansion, including a $7M federal investment to renovate and expand the existing BSL3/A-BSL3 into 6 biocontainment suites, with shared equipment spaces and biocontainment entry/exit showers, for Select Agent, biodefense, and/or emerging infectious disease research. Top candidates will expand and complement the existing strengths of the microbiology and immunology faculty. Candidates are expected to contribute to the training and teaching of professional, postgraduate, and graduate learners, as well as provide institutional service. Candidates will join a highly-collaborative, multidisciplinary research community, and will be provided with newly renovated laboratory space along with generous start-up funds and competitive compensation packages. The University and College have numerous Centers of Excellence and core facilities to support research efforts, including the Advanced Microscopy and Imaging Center, Flow Cytometry Core, Microbiome Consortium, Electron Microscopy Core, Histology Core, and other integrated core facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidate requirements include a PhD and/or MD degree, an outstanding track record of research accomplishments/publications, and evidence of external funding from NIH or other national agencies. Excellent communication skills are required, both written and in person. A commitment to the training and education of graduate and medical students is required. Candidates must maintain an extramurally-funded research program.

Applications must include: (1) A cover letter; (2) CV; (3) Research summary [4 pages maximum], including past accomplishments, current studies, and future plans; and (4) Names and full contact information for three references.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidate requirements include a PhD and/or MD degree, an outstanding track record of research accomplishments/publications, and evidence of external funding from NIH or other national agencies. Excellent communication skills are required, both written and in person. A commitment to the training and education of graduate and medical students is required. Candidates must maintain an extramurally-funded research program.

Applications must include: (1) A cover letter; (2) CV; (3) Research summary [4 pages maximum], including past accomplishments, current studies, and future plans; and (4) Names and full contact information for three references. 

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at  hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request. 

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.

Advertised: 06 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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