Assistant/Associate Professor, Microbiology & Immunology (Tenure Track)

Nevada System of Higher Education

About The Position

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine (UNR Med) seeks applicants for Assistant or Associate professor position(s) at a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track rank. As we look to expand the research landscape at UNR Med, researchers with a focus of various study areas are encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include cancer research, biosafety, infectious disease and pathogenesis, immune response, TB immunology, and microbiome research as well as cytometry. The department is situated in the recently constructed Center for Molecular Medicine that includes a state-of-the-art BSL3 facility that can support select agent research and potentially ABSL3 studies. Individuals with a strong record in cancer research are of particular interest for this position. Successful candidates will be considered for the Gloria Zhang, Ph.D., and Gordon Yan, Ph.D. endowed Professorship in Immunology. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians and scientists at the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute of Renown Health and will be expected to lead a thriving, cutting-edge, externally funded research program that provides supportive environments for training the next generation of scientists and physicians. Incoming faculty in these roles will have a majority research focus alongside moderate teaching expectations. Responsibilities include teaching and mentoring a wide array of trainees at the graduate and professional levels, as well as and engaging in university, community, and professional service. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of mentorship and a thorough understanding of the processes involved in academic biomedical research, as well as an interest in and enthusiasm for collaboration with clinician-scientists. Qualities of the ideal candidate include collegiality, resilience, adaptability, and innovativeness.

Requirements

Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M., or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited institution and at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience in basic or clinical immunology, infectious disease, or cancer research.
Ability to develop and maintain a cutting-edge, independent research program, including securing external research support.
Demonstrated ability or potential to provide first-rate teaching to graduate and medical students.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated record of mentorship
Thorough understanding of the processes involved in academic biomedical research
Interest in and enthusiasm for collaboration with clinician-scientists
Collegiality, resilience, adaptability, and innovativeness

Responsibilities

Teaching and mentoring a wide array of trainees at the graduate and professional levels
Engaging in university, community, and professional service
Lead a thriving, cutting-edge, externally funded research program that provides supportive environments for training the next generation of scientists and physicians

Benefits

Moving allowance (if applicable)
A generous retirement plan
Health insurance options that include dental and vision
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Annual and sick leave
Grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents
No state income tax!
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
Remarkable Retirement! Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.
Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.