Job description

Job Number: JR103155

Remote Type: Fully On-Campus

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 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 [email protected] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

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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 [email protected] or 513-529-3560.

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How to apply

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: [email protected]. Screening of applications will begin two weeks after job posting.