Tenure-Track Microbiology Professor

Laseagrant; Urbana, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Microbiology within the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology. The candidate will bridge classical microbiology with computational approaches to study bacteria, archaea, and their viruses, while contributing to teaching and service.

The role requires a Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, and a demonstrated potential for independent research and teaching excellence, with an

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in microbiology or related field is required.
• Postdoctoral experience and a track record of creativity and productivity are expected.
• Evidence or promise of developing teaching effectiveness and potential for independent research is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in microbial biology and host-microbe interactions.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor students.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service and collaboration.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Teaching experience

Independent research

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in microbiology or related field

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Microbiology within the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology. The candidate will bridge classical microbiology with computational approaches to study bacteria, archaea, and their viruses, while contributing to teaching and service.

The role requires a Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, and a demonstrated potential for independent research and teaching excellence, with an