Assistant Professor- AZ- Microbiology & Immunology

About the role

The Department of Microbiology & Immunology in Glendale, AZ invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The 12-month position is supported by a competitive salary and benefit package, fully funded by the institution.

Responsibilities

• Participate in team-taught courses offered by the department to osteopathic medical, podiatry, pharmacy, dental, optometry, veterinary, and health science students.
• Develop and maintain a rigorous research program capable of attracting extramural funding.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
• At least 2 years of postdoctoral training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching future healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Expertise in any area of microbiology or immunology.
• Preference given to applicants with formal training in immunology or virology, or whose research program is fundamentally grounded in one or both disciplines.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to teaching excellence.
• Ability to develop and sustain a funded research program.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefit package, fully funded by the institution.
• Start-up package, office and research space, core facilities, and technical support provided by the institution.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, life insurance, short/long term disability, pet insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account).
• Competitive time off package (paid holidays, sick/flex days, personal days, vacation days).
• 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection, employee assistance program.
• On‑site wellness facility with fully equipped fitness center.