Assistant Professor of Microbial Interactions
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Posting Number
F2842P
Working Title
Assistant Professor of Microbial Interactions
Department
Franklin-Microbiology
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Posting TypeExternal
Employment TypeEmployee
Benefits EligibilityBenefits Eligible
Open until filledYes
Location of VacancyAthens Area
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Position Details Classification TitleAssistant Professor
Faculty RankAssistant Professor
Contract TypeAcademic (9 mo.)
Tenure StatusTenure Track
Minimum QualificationsA PhD (or equivalent) in Microbiology, Nursing, or a related field.
Position SummaryThe Department of Microbiology and the School of Nursing at the University of Georgia invite applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in the broad area of Microbial Interactions with a start date of August 1, 2027. The ideal candidate will strengthen and expand connections of our current faculty with industrial and clinical colleagues and clientele.
The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching, research, and service missions of the Department of Microbiology and the School of Nursing. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in microbiology as well as participating in service and student mentoring.
Additional Requirements1 or more years of postdoctoral experience is required at the time of appointment.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or CompetenciesSpecific research areas include but are not limited to; microbial interactions with human cells/tissues, microbial interactions with abiotic surfaces, microbe-microbe interactions with implications on human health and disease, metabolic processes driving microbial interactions, and assessment of new drug targets. We are…
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