BCAS - Associate or Full Professor of Microbiology in Biological Sciences - 527688
About The Position
The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama invites applications for a position at the Associate/Full Professor level in Microbiology, as part of a microbiology focused cluster hire. The appointment will begin on August 16, 2026. The successful candidate for the position will be expected to lead an established research program focused on microorganisms. The search is open to all areas of microbiology, with particular interest in, but not limited to, host-pathogen interactions, microbial disease ecology, microbiomes, bacteriophages or synthetic biology. Research expectations include developing and sustaining an externally funded research program, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Successful applicants should also demonstrate the ability to collaborate with faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences, as well as across other departments and research institutes (e.g., Alabama Life Research Institute or the Alabama Water Institute). Teaching responsibilities include basic undergraduate courses in microbiology or biology and graduate courses in the successful candidate's area of expertise. More information about the department can be found on the department's website https://bsc.ua.edu/. Questions about the position should be addressed to the co-chairs of the search committee, Dr. Julie Olson ([email protected]) and Dr. Melanie Higgins ([email protected]).
Requirements
- Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in microbiology, biological sciences, or a closely related field
- Current or prior experience in a tenure-track or tenured faculty position (or equivalent)
- Research track record commensurate with their career stage
- Established externally funded research program
- Teach and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Strong record of achievement that demonstrates a national/international reputation
- Active and well-funded research program supported by multiple competitive external research grants
- Outstanding record of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Strong commitment to mentoring students and trainees.
Responsibilities
- Lead an established research program focused on microorganisms.
- Develop and sustain an externally funded research program
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
- Collaborate with faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences, as well as across other departments and research institutes
- Teaching responsibilities include basic undergraduate courses in microbiology or biology and graduate courses in the successful candidate's area of expertise.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
