Temporary Assistant Professor - Oral Pathogen Microbiology

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health is seeking an Assistant Professor for a temporary one-year appointment from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027. The role encompasses education, research, and/or service in alignment with departmental missions.

The candidate should have a PhD with at least two years of teaching experience and a strong background in studying molecular mechanisms of oral bacteria and host interactions, including classical genetics and advanced molecular techniques.

Qualifications

• PhD required.
• Minimum two years of work/teaching experience in the area of specialization required.
• Knowledge of current technology and educational media used in teaching and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Education, research, and/or service responsibilities as part of the faculty role.
• Temporary one-year faculty appointment (Sept 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027) renewed annually based on funding.
• Strong background in molecular mechanisms of oral bacteria virulence and host interactions; expertise in classical genetics and advanced molecular, biochemical, and microbiological approaches.

Job description

Loma Linda University Health is seeking an Assistant Professor for a temporary one-year appointment from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027. The role encompasses education, research, and/or service in alignment with departmental missions.

The candidate should have a PhD with at least two years of teaching experience and a strong background in studying molecular mechanisms of oral bacteria and host interactions, including classical genetics and advanced molecular techniques.