Professor & Department Head of Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology

The American Association of Immunologists; Bryan, College Station (TX, TX); Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Department at Texas A&M University is seeking a distinguished scholar to lead a microbial pathogenesis and immunology department. You will guide strategic research directions, mentor faculty and trainees, and foster collaborations with the Vashisht College of Medicine and other partners to advance basic science and translational work.

We seek an accomplished tenured professor with a record of high-impact publications, external funding, and commitment to education of graduate and medical

Qualifikationen

• Tenured professor or equivalent with distinguished record.
• Strong leadership in education and research.
• Ability to recruit and retain top faculty and staff.

Aufgaben

• Define and lead a strategic vision for the department.
• Advance teaching and medical education alongside collaborating colleges.
• Foster and sustain relationships with alumni, donors, and partners.
• Provide executive leadership, mentoring, and administration of the department’s budget.
• Champion ethics, collaboration, and strategic planning within a matrix academic environment.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Mentorship

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

People management

Ausbildung

PhD, MD, DVM or equivalent degree

Jobbeschreibung

Position Responsibilities:

1. Research: Collaborate with the faculty to define, develop, and implement a collective vision for the department that engages strategies to expand basic and translational research, and promote commercialization of research discoveries and faculty entrepreneurship.
2. Teaching: Advance the educational mission of the Department, in collaboration with leadership at the Vashisht College of Medicine and Texas A&M University. Facilitate, support, and advocate for the training of the next generation of scientists and physicians who will pioneer future discoveries in microbiology and immunology and deliver exceptional patient care. Champion continuous improvements in medical and graduate education.
3. Service: Provide vision and leadership to advance the reputation of the department, college, and university within the community, state, nation, and beyond. Serve on college and university committees, study sections, academic societies, and as journal editor and/or on editorial boards. Demonstrate a commitment to service within the community. Lead the department to develop and nurture relationships with alumni, donors, and key partners.
4. Administration/Leadership:
   1. Leadership: Guide a highly respected microbial pathogenesis and immunology department to the next level of academic excellence. Act as an exemplary role model. Be a highly visible, collaborative leader who supports University and College strategic goals in partnership with other department heads, College academic leaders, and University research leadership. Build a strong and impassioned collaborative vision with department faculty for achieving excellence in all aspects of the academic mission. Understand, appreciate, and prepare for current and future trends in the sciences and help develop a vision for the future of basic science research at the COM. Advocate for faculty and department needs in a highly matrixed academic environment, as a member of the college's leadership team. Nominate members of the department for various internal and external awards and to serve on national committees.
   2. Mentorship: Support an environment that mentors and develops all trainees and faculty at all levels (early career, mid-career, and senior). Commit to and actively participate in undergraduate medical and graduate education. Identify, recruit and retain the next generation of superior faculty members. Ensure a supportive atmosphere where research and career development are championed.
   3. Administrative and Financial Management: Effectively manage available resources to ensure departmental excellence in administrative processes and procedures. Prepare, oversee, and implement a MPIM departmental budget that encompasses all funding sources and ensures compliance with external grant, legislative, and institutional guidelines. Ensure ethical and fiscally responsible practices within the department.

The Vashisht College of Medicine’s expectations for holding a tenured position include eective graduate and/or medical classroom teaching; mentoring and supervision of graduate and/or medical students and post-doctoral trainees, particularly recruiting and mentoring of doctoral students, including MD/PhD students, and guiding them through graduation in a timely manner; establishment of a vigorous research program sustained through external funding; publication of peer-reviewed research articles that demonstrate impact; and providing service to Texas A&M University and the professional community.

Requirements:

PhD, MD, DVM or other equivalent degree(s) in a relevant area (e.g., Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Pathology).

Current academic rank of tenured Professor or equivalent.

A distinguished record of outstanding scientific achievements, as evidenced by high-impact publications, sustained extramural research funding, and national and international recognition.

Examples of successful collaborative academic leadership with demonstrated experience and leadership in education of both professional and graduate students.

Examples of developing early career faculty and academic leaders with a reputation for excellence in mentorship of students and trainees.

Demonstrated experience building or expanding a program, department, or group within an organization including experience identifying and recruiting faculty with broad expertise.

Demonstrated managerial and business experience in and knowledge of the complex financial pressures facing academic departments.

Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, and proven ability to promote a collaborative environment.

Demonstrated ability to anticipate and navigate issues, think strategically, and put the department's needs before their own interests.

Demonstrated experience working with and fostering an intellectually stimulating environment that supports all faculty, staff, and students, with a commitment to do so as a faculty member at Texas A&M University.

Preferred:

Proven track record of leadership by example with intent/desire to continue outstanding high impact research and teaching while serving in an administrative position.

Experience with program project (e.g., P01), training (e.g., T32), and cooperative agreement (e.g. U01) grant writing and leadership.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with clinicians on research and education endeavors.

Outgoing and personable demeanor.