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Assistant Professor, Microbiology (3602)

Employer
Idaho State University
Location
Pocatello, Idaho
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Closing date
Dec 26, 2019

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Microbiology
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Faculty
Organization Type
Academia

Assistant Professor, Microbiology (3602)

Posting Number: req907
Working 9 months per year
Faculty Tenure Track
Biological Sciences

Pocatello - Main

Primary Purpose
Idaho State University’s Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a 9-month, full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis to start August 2020. 

Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will teach courses in microbial genetics, advanced immunology, or other courses that make appropriate contributions to the Departmental curriculum, based on the expertise of the successful applicant; develop a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and extramurally-funded research program that enhances and complements the research profile of the Department and University; and provide service to the Department, the University, their profession, and the Pocatello community.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A completed doctorate degree in a life science field relevant to microbial pathogenesis (by August 2020).
  • Publication record indicative of the potential to establish and maintain a productive research program in microbial pathogenesis.
  • College-level teaching experience in the biological sciences, in the classroom or laboratory settings.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work collegially.
  • Experience working within a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.
  • Experience mentoring student researchers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Postdoctoral experience and research expertise that complements other areas of active research in the Department, with a preference for viral pathogenesis.
  • Expertise in bioinformatics and microscopy.
  • Success in attracting extramural research funding.
  • College-level teaching experience in a setting and discipline relevant to the position.
  • Demonstrated success in recruiting and working with students from diverse backgrounds, and a background that enhances diversity of the department's faculty.

Apply online at https://isu.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=907&site=1

Please submit the following documents with your application:
1) A letter of interest that addresses the position criteria and includes a statement of research and teaching interests (maximum of 2 pages for each); 2) Your current curriculum vitae; and 3) A list of names with contact information for three (3) professional references. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Pete Sheridan, Chair, Microbiology Search Committee (sherpete@isu.edu).

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 30, 2019. However, the position will remain open until filled. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Includes a competitive benefits package. Offers of employment may be conditional pending successful completion of a background investigation.

Idaho State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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