Assistant Professor - Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology

University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Employer-contributed retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology focusing on microbial pathogenesis and immunology. Preference given to cancer immunology or bacterial pathogenesis research that complements existing strengths.

The successful candidate will establish or continue an externally funded independent program and participate in graduate and medical education, with expectations for scholarly

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree with postdoctoral training including an immunology focus.
• Strong independent research record with impactful publications.
• Excellent communication, teaching, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish or continue an externally funded, independent research program.
• Actively participate in graduate and medical education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Immunology focus

Independent research

Communication

Teaching

Writing

Education

Ph.D./M.D. or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor - Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology

Position Summary

The Department of Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology at the University of Kansas Medical Center invites applications for a tenure‑track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level focused on microbial pathogenesis and immunology. Preference will be given to candidates researching either cancer immunology or bacterial pathogenesis that complement existing expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree, with postdoctoral training, including an immunology focus.
• Strong independent research record with impactful publications.
• Excellent communication, teaching, and writing skills.

Job Duties

• Establish or continue an externally funded, independent research program.
• Actively participate in graduate and medical education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Documents

• Letter of Interest directed to the Faculty Search Committee.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Two‑page description of research plans.
• Contact information for at least three references.
• PDF reprints of no more than three recent publications underpinning future research.
• Signed Association of American Universities Representations and Warranties document (if selected).

Benefits

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance, with health expense accounts and generous employer contributions. Employer‑paid life, long‑term disability insurance, and voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One discretionary day after six months and additional leave for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months. Retirement plans with employer contributions (457 or 403b) are available.
For full benefits details see https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Employment Type

Regular, Full‑time.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. Under Kansas state law, positions subject to disability preference will offer interview to qualified persons with or without reasonable accommodation. For more details, see https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.