Assistant/Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology (Tenure Track)

Attend the upcoming Washoe County Job Fair – walk-ins welcome.
When: Monday, August 24, 2026, from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno NV 89502

About the role

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine (UNR Med) seeks applicants for Assistant or Associate Professor position(s) at a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track rank. As we look to expand the research landscape at UNR Med, researchers with a focus in various study areas are encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include cancer research, biosafety, infectious disease and pathogenesis, immune response, TB immunology, and microbiome research as well as cytometry. The department is situated in the recently constructed Center for Molecular Medicine that includes a state-of-the-art BSL3 facility that can support select agent research and potentially ABSL3 studies.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M., or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
• At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience in basic or clinical immunology, infectious disease, or cancer research
• Ability to develop and maintain a cutting-edge, independent research program, including securing external research support
• Demonstrated ability or potential to provide first-rate teaching to graduate and medical students

Responsibilities

• Lead a thriving, cutting-edge, externally funded research program
• Teach and mentor a wide array of trainees at the graduate and professional levels
• Engage in university, community, and professional service
• Collaborate with clinicians and scientists at the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute of Renown Health
• Develop supportive environments for training the next generation of scientists and physicians

Benefits

• Negotiable competitive salary
• Moving allowance (if applicable)
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Annual and sick leave
• Grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents
• No state income tax
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options
• Discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments
• Faculty Senate Remarkable Retirement with 19.25% contribution matched by the University
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program