Assistant Professor- AZ- Microbiology and Immunology
Assistant Professor- AZ- Microbiology and Immunology
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The Department of Microbiology & Immunology in Glendale AZ invites applications for a fulltime 12month tenuretrack faculty position at the rank of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. The 12month position is supported by a competitive salary and benefit package fully funded by the institution. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree with at least 2 years of postdoctoral training excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching of future healthcare professionals.
The new faculty member will participate in teamtaught microbiology courses offered to osteopathic medical podiatry pharmacy dental optometry veterinary and health science students. Candidates with expertise in any area of microbiology are encouraged to apply with preference given to applicants broadly trained in medical and/or veterinary microbiology.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a rigorous research program capable of attracting extramural funding. Midwestern University has an active research community with diverse interests that provides ample opportunity for collaborative research A startup package office and research space core facilities and technical support will be provided by the institution.
About the Department: The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is part of the College of Graduate Studies (CGS) and consists of nine fulltime tenured or tenuretrack faculty who are fully committed to providing current and comprehensiveteaching approaches and activeresearch opportunities for students of all healthcare disciplines. Departmental teaching is supported by administrative office staff modern classroom and lecture hall facilities and a student testing faculty are highly collegial with diverse research interests including viral bacterial fungal protozoal and prion disease pathogenesis and research is complemented by a staff of three research technicians supported by the University.
How to apply: Qualified and interested applicants should apply online at The following application materials must be submitted in PDF format:
1. Cover letter of application
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
4. Statement of research interests and plans 13 pages)
5. Contact information for three references
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on January 6 2025 and will continue until the position is may send inquiries to the Search Committee Chair Nicholas Haley Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Microbiology & Immunology at .
About the University: Midwestern University is a private notforprofit organization that provides graduate and postgraduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses one in Downers Grove Illinois and the other in Glendale Arizona. More than 6000 fulltime students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine dentistry pharmacy physician assistant studies physical therapy occupational therapy nurse anesthesia cardiovascular perfusion podiatry optometry clinical psychology speech language pathology biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 fulltime faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning respect for all members of the health care team service interdisciplinary scholarly activity and personal growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance short/long term disability and pet offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care offer a worklife balance with a competitive time off package including paid holidays sick/flex days personal days and vacation offer a 403(b) retirement plan tuition reimbursement a childcare subsidy program identity theft protection and an employee assistance is important to us and we offer a wellness facility onsite with a fully equipped fitness facility.
Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past current or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class in accord with all federal state and local laws including 41 C.F.R. 601.4(a) 250.5(a) 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the SmokeFree Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36601.01 and the Smoke Free Illinois Act 410 ILCS 82/.Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
Employment Type
Full-Time
