The Department of Microbiology at the University of Tennessee invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level starting August 1, 2011 in the area of Immunology. Candidates with active research programs in mechanisms of host responses to infection, mucosal immunity, as well as other aspects of cellular and molecular immunology are encouraged to apply. The position requires development of a creative, extramurally funded, independent research program and excellence in teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate is expected to have and maintain a vigorous research program that attracts extramural funding and offers synergism with existing research in the Microbiology Department (www.bio.utk.edu/micro) and within the University. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree and one year postdoctoral experience in immunology or host/pathogen interactions. Review of applicants will begin September 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief summary of research and teaching interests and goals, and three letters of reference. Electronic applications and materials should be sent as a single PDF file to ude.ktu|nellarr#ude.ktu|nellarr “ImmunolPosition2011” in the subject line.
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
