Assistant Professor - The Department of Bacteriology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison : Madison, WI, United States

Working Title: Assistant Professor
Official Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Degree and area of specialization: Ph.D. in microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, cell and molecular biology, or related field.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience.
Principal duties: Tenure Track Position in Bacteriology, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Academic (9 month) appointment.

The Department of Bacteriology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (http://www.bact.wisc.edu/) invites applications for a faculty position in bacteriology/microbiology at the Assistant Professor level. The Department is seeking candidates whose research is at the forefront of any area of microbiology with an emphasis broadly on molecular mechanism in any domain of life. The University and Department provide an excellent environment for the development of an outstanding research program. The position carries a commitment to the three functions of resident instruction, research, and outreach/service, as appropriate to the position and rank. Thus, the successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, extramurally-funded, independent research program and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching and university service.

Employee Class: 
Faculty

Department(s): CALS/BACTERIOLOGY
Full Time Salary Rate: Negotiable 
ACADEMIC (9 months) 
Term: N/A
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: AUGUST 24, 2015
Number of Positions: 1
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION 
Application must be received by: OCTOBER 31, 2014
HOW TO APPLY: 
All materials should be sent by email to the Bacteriology Faculty Search Committee (facultysearch@bact.wisc.edu) and received by October 31, 2014 to ensure full consideration.

Applications should be sent as a single pdf that includes: a cover letter referencing position vacancy listing #80284, a curriculum vitae documenting research and teaching experience, a research plan, teaching interests, and names and contact information for three individuals who will serve as references. Please also ask three referees to submit letters of reference to the same email address (facultysearch@bact.wisc.edu) with the applicant's name in the header.

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.