Department Chair - College of Sciences, Molecular Microbiology & Immunology

Location: San Antonio, TX Regular/Temporary: Regular Job : 16580 Full/Part Time: Full Time

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), a Carnegie R1 research institution and one of Texas' leading public research universities, invites applications for the position of Professor and Chair of the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (MMI) in the College of Sciences.

The Chair will provide strategic leadership for a nationally recognized department with strengths in infection and immunity, host-pathogen interactions, bacterial and fungal pathogenesis, vaccine development, immunology, microbial genomics, anti-microbial drug discovery and medicinal chemistry, vector-borne diseases and related areas. The successful candidate will lead departmental growth in research, education, faculty development, and external partnerships while maintaining an active and externally funded research program.

The MMI Department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs and is home to the NIAID-funded MMI T32 Predoctoral Training Program and the San Antonio-based Coccidioidomycosis Collaborative Research Center. Faculty collaborate extensively with the South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, UT Health San Antonio, and Texas Biomedical Research Institute.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and possess credentials appropriate for appointment as a tenured Professor. The successful candidate will demonstrate a distinguished record of scholarly achievement, sustained extramural funding, effective leadership, and commitment to mentoring and academic excellence.

UT San Antonio offers outstanding research infrastructure, including flow cytometry, advanced microscopy, genomics, proteomics, and BSL-3 facilities.

The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026. For information, contact Dr. Saugata Datta, Search Committee Chair, ta.

Please note that:

• Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire.
• Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents’ approval, and applicants must show a demonstrated commitment.

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