Assistant Professor of Biology (Bacterial Interactions)

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The Department of Biology at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track Microbiologist at the Assistant Professor level.  We seek candidates studying mechanisms of bacterial interaction, whether they be bacteria-bacteria, bacteria-eukaryotic microbe, or bacteria-host.  Examples of study areas include, but are not limited to, multispecies biofilms, quorum sensing, metabolic signaling, host-pathogen interactions, mutualisms, and multi-organism study systems.  The successful candidate will be expected to establish an active, externally funded research laboratory, and teach an upper division General Microbiology course and another course in their area of expertise.  This position will complement and extend existing departmental strengths in microbiology, symbiosis and species interactions, biodiversity and conservation biology, cell and molecular biology, and neuroscience and behavior (http://biology.olemiss.edu ).

The Department of Biology is a vibrant, broad-based department that consists of 19 tenure-track and 14 instructional faculty members, and educates over 800 undergraduate biology majors and 45 graduate students (Ph.D. and M.S.). Construction of a new $175M STEM education facility on campus is underway that will foster interdisciplinary opportunities to fulfill our commitment to inclusive excellence in biology education.  The University of Mississippi is a Carnegie-Designated R1 Highest Research University located in Oxford, Mississippi, a college town known for its outstanding educational and cultural opportunities. The University of Mississippi has been repeatedly recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” The Department of Biology recognizes the importance of building a diverse faculty and welcomes applicants from groups underrepresented in science.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have an Ph.D. degree in Biology or a related field, with a background in microbiology, and post-doctoral experience. 

Application Procedures
Applications should include: (1) cover letter outlining interest and suitability for the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a brief (four pages or less) research statement, which includes experience and research interests as well as suitability for funding, (4) a brief (two pages or less) teaching statement, which includes experience and teaching interests, (5) names and contact information for at least three references.  Review of applications will begin October 3 and continue until the position is filled. As both the University of Mississippi and the Department of Biology are committed to building an inclusive and diverse university community (Pathways to Equity plan: https://chancellor.olemiss.edu/pathways-to-equity ), applicants should specify within their application (6) how their research, teaching, scholarship, and service will contribute to a diverse and inclusive community. During the online application process, applicants will be prompted to provide the names and email addresses of three professional references that will provide letters of recommendation. The University of Mississippi has a Carnegie classification of R1 and is rated a “Great Colleges to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education. The University of Mississippi is an EOE / AA / Minority / Female / Vet / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Title VI / Title VII / Title IX / 504 / ADA /ADEA employer.



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