The WKU Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track eligible faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in Microbiology. Candidates for the Microbiology position will investigate prokaryotes in areas including but not limited to microbiomes, bioinformatics, gene expression, pathogenesis, host/parasite interactions, metabolism, and/or intracellular trafficking. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality instruction in both undergraduate and graduate courses that may include classes that guide students towards academics or career-oriented microbiology in clinical, industrial, and environmental settings. Courses to be taught may include but are not limited to microbiology, bioinformatics, and an upper-level undergraduate, or graduate  course in the area of specialty. The position will require the development of an active biomedically-relevant, industrial/applied, or environmentally-focused research program attractive to M.S. students and to undergraduates seeking careers in microbiology or pre-health programs, as well as career and academic advisement of students, and the writing of grant proposals. To aid in the development of a comprehensive NIH-funded research program, the KY INBRE program provides a network of support for biomedical researchers and educators within the Commonwealth of Kentucky and presents many opportunities for collaboration as well as competitive funding programs. Opportunities are also available to collaborate on clinical research projects with physicians, residents, and fellows of the Medical Center Health and University of Kentucky College of Medicine-Bowling Green campus.

• Completed a Ph.D. in Microbiology or related discipline with a concentration in Microbiology by time of application
• A record of publishing relevant research in peer-reviewed journals
• Evidence of strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills
• Evidence of enthusiasm for teaching and working with undergraduate and graduate students

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

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Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

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This position is contingent on approval of funding.

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