University of Iowa
Job title:
ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Company
University of Iowa
Job description
in at the University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Bacteriology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This tenure-track position includes a 12-month appointment, fringe benefits, competitive start-up package, office and laboratory space, and access to state-of-the-art core facilities, instrumentation, and BSL3 and animal BSL3 space. The primary appointment of the faculty member will be in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Successful applicants will be expected to establish and maintain an extramurally funded research program and to participate in teaching activities in the Department.Teaching responsibilities may include bacterial genetics, bacterial physiology, or bacterial pathogenesis. We seek applicants studying any aspect of bacteriology including, but not limited to bacterial pathogenesis, bacterial gene regulation and stress responses, bacterial cell biology, bacterial behaviors, antimicrobial resistance, or how bacteria adapt to different environments, including in a eukaryotic host or complex polymicrobial community.To learn more about the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, please visit . The Department consists of 22 primary and 6 secondary faculty members with robust research funding and . The University is in , one of the ten best college towns in America. With a metro population over 170,000, the area offers a vibrant mix of academic excellence, cultural richness, and a thriving literary scene as a UNESCO City of Literature. With a lively downtown, diverse restaurants, and scenic outdoor spaces along the Iowa River, it’s the perfect place to balance work, study, and leisure. Affordable living, a welcoming community, and a strong economy make Iowa City an ideal destination for students, professionals, and families alike! In addition, the university is less than 250 miles from the major metropolitan areas of Chicago, Omaha, and St. Louis.Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.
Education Requirement:All applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D.
Required Qualifications:All applicants must have postdoctoral experience.All applicants must have a strong record of research accomplishments.Applicants at the Associate Professor level must have an established and funded research program.Applicants at the Associate Professor level must have demonstrated ability to mentor and teach Ph.D. graduate students.
Desirable Qualifications:We seek applicants studying any aspect of bacteriology including, but not limited to bacterial pathogenesis, bacterial gene regulation and stress responses, bacterial cell biology, bacterial behaviors, antimicrobial resistance, or how bacteria adapt to different environments, including in a eukaryotic host or complex polymicrobial community.Online Application Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
2-3 Page Statement of Research Interests
1-Page Teaching StatementTo start the Online Application process for this position, click the “Apply for This Position” button located below the Contact Information.Additional Application Materials
Materials: For selected candidates, we will request that three letters of recommendation be sent to Search Committee #75532 at microbiology-hr@uiowa.eduThe materials listed above are not part of any online process. Please send the materials to the contact information below.
Expected salary
Location
Iowa City, IA
Job date
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:32:39 GMT
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