Assistant Professor in Microbiology

Penn State University • University Park, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State, University Park campus, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The search is open to any area of Microbiology. Areas of particular interest for this year’s search include bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and mycology. Applicants should have a Ph.D., a record of creative research accomplishments, a research plan clearly articulating future contributions to the field, and a strong desire to achieve teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The position features outstanding research space and a competitive start-up package. The anticipated starting date for this appointment is summer or fall of 2026 or spring of 2027. The duties include research, teaching, supervision of student research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the university and the greater professional community. Candidates are expected to demonstrate interest in and capacity for developing a strong, independent research program, and teaching and mentorship excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful applicants will join an outstanding department with a highly collaborative environment and have access to cutting edge research infrastructure including genomic, microscopy, metabolomic, animal, and biosafety level 3 facilities. They will further have the opportunity to be part of numerous centers of research excellence within the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences.

Requirements

• Ph.D.
• A record of creative research accomplishments
• A research plan clearly articulating future contributions to the field
• A strong desire to achieve teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrate interest in and capacity for developing a strong, independent research program
• Demonstrate teaching and mentorship excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

Nice To Haves

• Bacteriology
• Virology
• Parasitology
• Mycology

Responsibilities

• Research
• Teaching
• Supervision of student research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Service to the university and the greater professional community
• Developing a strong, independent research program
• Teaching and mentorship excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree