Microbiology and Immunology – Faculty Position (Ladder Rank) – Assistant Professor

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 126,800 - 164,300; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (Ladder Rank) in Microbiology and Immunology within the iMicro program. The position spans UCSF's Parnassus and Mission Bay campuses, with research space located at Mission Bay.

Responsibilities include establishing a cutting-edge research program, teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and mentoring graduate students within Biomedical Sciences and related programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree (or pending at appointment).
• Demonstrated significant potential in the field.
• Strong record of research and teaching potential.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a cutting‑edge research program in the areas described above.
• Excellently teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Engage in graduate student mentorship and participate in basic science graduate programs (e.g., Biomedical Sciences and Tetrad).

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching ability

Education

Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree

Job description

Microbiology and Immunology – Faculty Position (Ladder Rank) – Assistant Professor

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE – Microbiology and Immunology

Position Overview

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology seeks a tenure‑track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level to join the Integrative Microbiology (iMicro) program, focusing on Microbiology, Microbial Pathogenesis and Host Response, Virology, and Innate Immunity. The program spans the Parnassus and Mission Bay campuses of UCSF, with research space located at Mission Bay.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a cutting‑edge research program in the areas described above.
• Excellently teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Engage in graduate student mentorship and participate in basic science graduate programs (e.g., Biomedical Sciences and Tetrad).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree (or pending at appointment).
• Demonstrated significant potential in the field.
• Strong record of research and teaching potential.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae (must list current or pending degrees).
• Cover Letter.
• Statement of Research (1‑page summary of accomplishments and 1‑2 page future research plans).
• Statement of Teaching.
• Three references (contact information).
• Copies of major publications (optional).

Position Details

Location: San Francisco, CA.

Applications will be considered starting October 15, 2026. The position may be filled between May 2027 – November 2027.

Salary: $126 800–$164 300 (minimum base salary range) plus potential additional compensation.

Equal Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people and upholding its PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

Disclosure

As a condition of employment, finalists will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years that determined that they committed misconduct.