BCAS - Associate or Full Professor of Microbiology in Biological Sciences - 527688

Job description

Department/Organization 204411 - Biological Sciences Rank: Associate/Full Professor Position Summary: 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. Detailed Position Information: 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 o...