Professor (WOT), Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
Position Overview
Organization: Medicine, Allergy & Infectious Diseases
Title: Professor (WOT), Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
Position Details
Position Description
The Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases (CERID) in the Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Washington is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position. This position will be at the Professor level, without tenure for reasons of funding (WOT), and will have teaching and research responsibilities. Professors hold indefinite appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. This position is anticipated to start in July 2025.
The successful applicant will develop and lead an innovative research program focused on the molecular biology of antimicrobial resistance and on the development of novel, robust, safe and affordable antimicrobial agents for parasitic diseases. This position will involve an active teaching portfolio in microbiology, molecular biology and pharmaceutical sciences, including at the undergraduate level, and will develop courses focused on biologic principles related to global health focused diseases. The successful applicant will therefore be expected to participate in undergraduate and graduate instruction/laboratory-based research programs.
University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.
The base salary range for this position will be: $16,587 - $18,165 per month ($199,044 - $217,980 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, or a related field. The successful candidate will have research expertise and demonstrated national/international reputation in the area of infectious parasitic diseases drug discovery/development. Candidates must have a demonstrated track record of funding and evidence of scholarly productivity and publications.
Instructions
Applicants should apply through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/161430) and will be asked to provide a CV; a detailed letter of interest/cover letter addressed to the search chair, Dr. Christine Johnston; a diversity statement of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and a one-page document with contact information for three references. For any questions please contact AIDHR@medicine.washington.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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Disability Services
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