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Assistant Professor Position Announcement at University of Maine, College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture, Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences

The Department of Molecular & Biomedical Sciences (MBMS) seeks a 50% research-50% teaching, tenure-track, academic year, Assistant Professor of Microbiology, effective September 2013. The successful applicant will teach and provide research opportunities for undergraduate students in capstone research and independent study for graduate students. The successful candidate will develop and maintain an externally funded research program as well as teach undergraduate Microbiology, another specialty in Microbiology, and develop a graduate course in their specialty. The specific research emphasis of this position is flexible and may include, but is not limited to, the use of genomic and proteomic approaches to study the host-pathogen interactions, response to pathogenic infection, or microbial pathogenesis, quorum sensing and other factors in microbial population dynamics. The University has a state-of-the-art zebrafish facility and is building a core of investigators applying genomics approaches to biomedical research. A Ph.D. in Microbiology, or a relevant field is required by date of hire. Postdoctoral research experience is also required.

To apply: Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy, and names and addresses of three references to:

Dr. Carol Kim (email), Microbiologist Search Committee, Department of Molecular & Biomedical Sciences, 5735 Hitchner Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5735. Further information may be found at: Molecular & Biomedical Sciences. Review of applications will begin April 5, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Appropriate background checks will be required.

On January 1, 2011, UMaine became a tobacco-free campus. Information regarding UMaine’s tobacco-free policy is available online.

The University of Maine, an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, seeks to employ outstanding people who contribute to the rich cultural diversity expected in a university setting. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

(posted April 3, 2013)