Assistant Professor - Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Disease

The University of Montana, Division of Biological Sciences (DBS) and the Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology (CMMB) graduate program, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Microbiology, Immunology & Infectious Disease to begin August 2025.  

We are seeking a creative and visionary investigator who addresses fundamental questions in areas such as microbial pathogenesis, bacterial pathogenomics, pathogen-immune interactions or host-microbiome interactions with cutting-edge approaches. Candidates with research programs that complement or expand existing strengths in genetics, genomics, biochemistry, structural biology, and cell biology will be given priority. This position requires participation in teaching microbiology and related courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Position Details:

Tenurable Faculty: Division of Biological Sciences (DBS) and the Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology (CMMB) graduate program

Title: Assistant Professor

Schedule: August 2025, Full time, Academic year position (10 months)

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness

Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Ph.D. in microbiology or related field of study A strong record of research and scholarship, including post-doctoral research experience and training, or equivalent A commitment to excellence in teaching and/or effective mentorship of graduate or undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds Experience communicating effectively with students, professionals, and the public Evidence of working collegially with students, staff, faculty, and/or external stakeholders Support and promotion of diversity

Preferred

• Experience with developing competitive extramurally funded grants

Additional Information:

Priority Application Date: December 17, 2024 11:59pm midnight

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. However, the search committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

For application instructions, required application materials, and to learn more about UM and Missoula, please apply at UM Jobs website by clicking this link: Assistant Professor – Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Disease

University of Montana is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/ADA/Veteran's Preference Employer