The Department of Biological Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for an open-rank professor acting as Microbiologist for the One Microbiome Initiative, as part of the Institute for One Health Innovation. Applicants should have expertise in any area of microbiology or immunology, with research in microbiomes, and will work collaboratively across One Health areas integrating with our One Microbiome Initiative. We encourage applicants with expertise in antibiotic resistance, response to multi-species pathogens, or developing methods to characterize cell populations with immunological methods, or experience with microbiomes using in vitro and in vivo systems. Minimum qualifications include PhD, and/or DVM, and/or MD in either microbiology (including bacteriology, mycology, and virology) or immunology, or closely related field, with relevant research experience consistent with rank.

Major/Essential Functions

Faculty Qualifications

• A PhD and/or DVM, and/or MD or comparable terminal degree in biology or a field related to microbiology, mycology, virology, or immunology by start date
• A record of peer-reviewed research in microbiology (including any of bacteriology, mycology, or virology) or immunology, appropriate to rank
• Commitment to teach general or specialized courses within microbiology or immunology

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

• postdoctoral or relevant experience/training
• a strong record of peer-reviewed publications
• a clear plan to develop a competitive research program that synergizes with One Health and the One Microbiome Initiative as outlined in the Statement of Research Interests
• evidence of ability to collaborate across One Health or Microbiome-related fields
• potential to secure competitive external funding, evidenced by a record of submitted or successful applications for funding (appropriate to rank)
• evidence of effective mentorship of undergraduate and/or graduate students in research 
• experience using or knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices that support TTU’s strategic priority to educate and empower a dynamic student body
• evidence of engagement of individuals outside of academia and commitment to institutional and professional service