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Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Oxford, OH · On-site

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Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Miamioh

Pearson, GA

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

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 Description 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.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

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

Special Instructions (if applicable)

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.

This organization participates in E-Verify.


Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University's mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.


Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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