Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Biology, Specializing in Microbiology

Summary: The Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in microbiology to join the faculty beginning August 16, 2020.  All areas of specialization in biomedical microbiology will be considered.  

Duties and Responsibilities: The candidate will be expected to develop a nationally competitive, extramurally funded research program that involves Ph.D., M.S., and undergraduate students. Teaching expectations include a junior/senior-level lecture and laboratory course in Microbiology and a second course in consultation with the chair of the department. The faculty hire will be expected to mentor graduate and undergraduate students and serve as an academic advisor to biology and pre-medicine majors. In addition, the faculty hire will be expected to participate in the departments outside speaker program, a graduate special topics journal club course, and to supervise an occasional undergraduate seminar course.

Required Qualifications:

- A Ph.D. or international equivalent degree in Microbiology, Biology or a related biomedical discipline

- Relevant post-doctoral experience

- Articulated commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level

- Demonstrated record of excellence in biomedical microbiological research

Preferred Qualifications: While everyone may not possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following qualifications:

- Excellent record of peer-reviewed scientific publications in the area of microbiology

- Demonstrated experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate student research

- Demonstrated record of research grant applications to federal agencies

- Demonstration of a research program including microbiological aims

- Ability and/or articulated interest in teaching an undergraduate course in Immunology.

- Articulated interest in contributing to curriculum development and teaching students from diverse backgrounds.

- Demonstrated capacity for effective interpersonal communication.

- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive, collegial, work atmosphere

- Demonstrated ability to support the University of Dayton’s commitment to the principles of diversity, inclusion and affirmative action and to equal opportunity policies and practices.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application consists of a one page cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement of no more than three pages, a one page statement of teaching interests and philosophy, a one page description of how you would promote inclusive excellence through your teaching and research, and contact information for at least three references.

To review a full list of qualifications and to apply, please go to: http://employment.udayton.edu/cw/en-us/job/497583/assistant-professor-in-biology-specializing-in-microbiology

Applications must be received by December 18, 2019.

Closing Statement

The University of Dayton is a top tier, Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels.  Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the University is a diverse community committed to advancing the common good through intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, community engagement and local, national and global partnerships. Guided by the Marianist educational philosophy, we educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The University is also pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty through its dual career program. While we cannot guarantee placement, we serve as an effective resource and support system for your spouse. Information can be found at http://www.udayton.edu/hr/employee_resources/dual_career_resources.php