Assistant​/Associate Professor- Microbiology- College of LAS

Assistant or Associate Professor

Department of Microbiology

School of Molecular and Cellular Biology

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Microbiology in the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks applicants for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

Candidates who will enhance and expand the department's strengths in exploring the fundamental biology of microbes and their viruses are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will bridge classical microbiology with advanced experimental and computational approaches to investigate the basic biology, physiology, ecology, and evolution of Bacteria, Archaea, and their viruses. The investigations will integrate knowledge and principles of physiology, structure-function relationships, metabolism, and genetic mechanisms to elucidate how microbes interact with their environments, ranging from the broader environment to host-pathogen interactions.

The candidate is expected to conduct independent research, participate in our B.S. and Ph.D. programs, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide service to the department, the university and the profession.

Microbial research at the University of Illinois has contributed foundational insights into microbial physiology, evolution, ecology, pathogenesis, and genetics. Successful candidates will hold an appointment in the Department of Microbiology within the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology. The department also leads the campus-wide Microbial Systems Initiative (), which brings together scientists from over fifty campus units with the aim of promoting collaboration and supporting large-scale research efforts.

Interdisciplinary research institutes, including the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB
-), the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology (), and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications () support collaborative team science research. The IGB is home to multi-investigator research themes studying microbiomes in health and disease, infectious disease genomics, antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial discovery, and One Health. The Roy J. Carver Center for Biotechnology () offers easy and affordable access to world-class core facilities including next-generation sequencing, microscopy, flow cytometry, and proteomics.

Successful candidates will be part of a large cohort of faculty contributing to and benefit ting from this rich microbial-systems research environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois, where curiosity drives impact. As the heart of a leading land-grant research university, LAS brings together diverse disciplines to explore fundamental questions and address complex challenges. We prepare students for a lifetime of inquiry, leadership, and service through innovative research, transformative teaching, and thoughtful mentoring.

We strongly encourage applications from those who have demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to be effective teachers for our student population with its wide range of backgrounds and experiences, in alignment with the mission of our university. To learn more about the mission, vision, and values of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, visit:  .

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in microbiology or a related field, have postdoctoral experience, have a track record of creativity and productivity, show evidence or promise of developing a record of teaching effectiveness, and exhibit potential for independent research. The target starting date is August 16, 2027. The budgeted 9-month salary range for the position is $90,000-$95,000 at the Assistant Professor level and $105-$120,000 at the Associate Professor level (paid over 12 months).

The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. The 9-month salary can be supplemented with summer salary by startup or external funds. Startup packages are highly competitive.

This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy. This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. These include Health, Dental,…