Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology - 497716
Company: University of Toledo
Location: Toledo
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology &
Immunology Department Org: Med Microbio & Immunology - 107520
Employee Classification: A1 - Faculty Full Time 12 Mth HSC
Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt Primary Location: HSC C
Shift: 1 Start Time: 8:30 End Time: 5:00 Job Description: The
Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at the University
of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences is recruiting up to
two (2) tenure-track faculty, at the rank of Assistant, Associate,
or full Professor, as part of a major expansion of basic science,
interdisciplinary, and translational research. We are seeking
outstanding scientists who study highly-infectious pathogens,
host-pathogen interactions, and/or vaccine/therapeutic development
and require biosafety level 3 (BSL3) and animal BSL3 (A-BSL3)
containment for these studies. Ideal candidates will study
highly-infectious pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Coxiella burnetii, Yersinia pestis, Rickettsia sp., influenza
virus, EEEV, SARS, MERS, West Nile virus, Hantavirus, Chikungunya,
etc. The University is undergoing an exciting phase of research
infrastructure expansion, including a $7M federal investment to
renovate and expand the existing BSL3/A-BSL3 into 6 biocontainment
suites, with shared equipment spaces and biocontainment entry/exit
showers, for Select Agent, biodefense, and/or emerging infectious
disease research. Top candidates will expand and complement the
existing strengths of the microbiology and immunology faculty.
Candidates are expected to contribute to the training and teaching
of professional, postgraduate, and graduate learners, as well as
provide institutional service. Candidates will join a
highly-collaborative, multidisciplinary research community, and
will be provided with newly renovated laboratory space along with
generous start-up funds and competitive compensation packages. The
University and College have numerous Centers of Excellence and core
facilities to support research efforts, including the Advanced
Microscopy and Imaging Center, Flow Cytometry Core, Microbiome
Consortium, Electron Microscopy Core, Histology Core, and other
integrated core facilities. Minimum Qualifications: Candidate
requirements include a PhD and/or MD degree, an outstanding track
record of research accomplishments/publications, and evidence of
external funding from NIH or other national agencies. Excellent
communication skills are required, both written and in person. A
commitment to the training and education of graduate and medical
students is required. Candidates must maintain an
extramurally-funded research program. Applications must include:
(1) A cover letter; (2) CV; (3) Research summary [4 pages maximum],
including past accomplishments, current studies, and future plans;
and (4) Names and full contact information for three references.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidate requirements include a PhD
and/or MD degree, an outstanding track record of research
accomplishments/publications, and evidence of external funding from
NIH or other national agencies. Excellent communication skills are
required, both written and in person. A commitment to the training
and education of graduate and medical students is required.
Candidates must maintain an extramurally-funded research program.
Applications must include: (1) A cover letter; (2) CV; (3) Research
summary [4 pages maximum], including past accomplishments, current
studies, and future plans; and (4) Names and full contact
information for three references. Conditions of Employment: To
promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University
of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the
University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is
requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free.
Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine
(nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health
screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within
University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo
College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is
conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and
Occupational Health clearance. Equal Employment Opportunity
Statement: The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity
employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in
employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual
orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran
status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The
University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and
brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect. The University
of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with
disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this
application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR
Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the
hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or apply online for an
accommodation request. Computer access is available at most public
libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the
Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the
University of Toledo.
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