Assistant Professor - Microbiology & Host-Microbe Research

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in microbiology at the assistant professor level. The successful candidate will conduct basic, applied, or translational research on microbe-host interactions relevant to health or disease and may work with vertebrate animal models.

The position includes a 9-month salary with start-up funding and laboratory space. Candidates must have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or a related field.
• At least one year of post-doctoral training.
• Robust record of publication and/or external funding.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.

Responsibilities

• Teach microbiology and medical microbiology courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Develop and deliver lecture and laboratory courses.
• Guide undergraduate and graduate student research and mentor students.
• Establish an independent, vigorous research program and seek extramural funding.

Skills

Mentoring

Teaching

Grant writing

Vertebrate models

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or related field

Job description

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in microbiology at the assistant professor level. The successful candidate will conduct basic, applied, or translational research on microbe-host interactions relevant to health or disease and may work with vertebrate animal models.

The position includes a 9-month salary with start-up funding and laboratory space. Candidates must have a Ph.D.