Assistant or Associate Professor
About the role
The Department of Microbiology in the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology (https://mcb.illinois.edu/departments/microbiology/) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks applicants for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates who will enhance and expand the department’s strengths in exploring the fundamental biology of microbes and their viruses are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent research, integrating knowledge and principles of physiology, structure-function relationships, metabolism, and genetic mechanisms to elucidate how microbes interact with their environments.
- Participate in the B.S. and Ph.D. programs, teaching effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.
Requirements
- Hold a Ph.D. in microbiology or a related field.
- Have postdoctoral experience.
- Show evidence or promise of developing a record of teaching effectiveness.
- Exhibit potential for independent research.
Qualifications
- Track record of creativity and productivity.
- Strong commitment to interdisciplinary research.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Skills
- Advanced experimental and computational approaches.
- Knowledge of microbial physiology, evolution, ecology, and genetics.
- Experience with interdisciplinary research institutes and core facilities.
Benefits
The budgeted 9-month salary range for the position is $90,000-$95,000 at the Assistant Professor level and $105-$120,000 at the Associate Professor level (paid over 12 months).
Pay
The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Schedule
This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.