Faculty Position in Microbiology
Department of Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences at Wright State University in Dayton OH seeks a microbiologist to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Area of specialization is open and may complement existing strengths in disciplines ranging from environmental to biomedical sciences. Doctoral degree and a minimum of one year post- doctoral experience required by time of first consideration. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vibrant extramurally funded research program and to contribute to interdisciplinary research and graduate programs within a broad, collaborative department.

A competitive start-up package will be tailored to the specific needs of the successful candidate. Teaching responsibilities may include courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in microbiology.  Faculty in Department of Biological Sciences participate in the Biomedical Sciences and Environmental Sciences PhD programs as well as the Biological Sciences and Microbiology & Immunology MSc programs. The department has close ties with WSU’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. Resources in support of research include genomics and proteomics facilities, a breadth of microscopy instrumentation, a greenhouse, an animal care facility, and opportunities to collaborate with individuals at numerous regional clinical, industrial, and research institutions, including the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

WSU has nearly 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and the Department of Biological Sciences graduates approximately 150 students per year. More information about Wright State University, the Biological Sciences Department, its graduate programs, and this open faculty position can be found at http://www.wright.edu/biology/. Criteria for promotion and tenure in Biological Sciences at WSU can be found at http://www.wright.edu/biology/department/bylaws.html.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information for three letters of reference via the web-portal at:  https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/4536 Review of applicants will begin November 30, 2011. Wright State University is an EO/AA employer. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity.

WSU faculty adhere to a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the university and the American Association of University Professors, AAUP. One stipulation of this agreement is that the requirements for tenure be clearly defined by departmental by-laws. As each advertised position is available at the levels of assistant or associate professor, candidates wishing to be hired at the associate level must minimally meet the requirements for tenure as outlined by departmental by-laws.