About the position
Job Description
The Department of Microbial Pathogenesis at the University of
Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) invites applications for a
tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate
Professor level. We seek an exceptional scientist with a research
program focused on molecular and cellular mechanisms of disease,
particularly those underlying the initiation, progression, and
resolution of fungal infections.
Responsibilities
Candidates whose work addresses host–fungus interactions are of
special interest, especially those studying filamentous fungi or
applying immunological approaches to understand pathogenic
processes. We welcome applicants with expertise in fungal
pathogenesis, genetics, molecular biology, innate immunology,
genomics, functional genomics, systems biology, or related
disciplines. Outstanding candidates working in any area broadly
related to fungal disease and host responses are encouraged to
apply.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain
a vigorous, externally funded research program, contribute to
graduate and professional education, and participate in
departmental and university service activities. The candidate will
join a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment
with opportunities for interaction across microbiology, immunology,
infectious diseases, genomics, and cell biology. All department
faculty will also be members of the Graduate Program in Life
Sciences, University of Maryland Graduate School.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D., D.D.S., M.D., or equivalent degree
and postdoctoral research experience. Evidence of scholarly
accomplishment, innovation, and the potential to develop an
internationally recognized research program is required.
Please submit the following: a signed/dated detailed curriculum
vitae, a statement of short and long-term research and teaching
interests, and four letters of recommendation.
Hiring range: $128,000 - $160,000 per year (depending on academic
rank and commensurate with education and experience).
About Us
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public
health, law, and human services university. Six professional
schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the
majority of health care, human services, and law professional
degrees in Maryland each year.
Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education,
research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s
voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in
the communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a public
university and constituent institution of the University System of
Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically
within the State of Maryland.
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce
and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national
origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or
mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or
any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a
disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during
any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You
may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only
inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation
will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination
in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals
may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read
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information.
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the
University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work
primarily physically within the State of Maryland. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a
comprehensive benefits package
About the Team
The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) is the
world's first dental college and Maryland’s predominant provider of
comprehensive and emergency oral health services for individuals of
all ages, including the underserved and disadvantaged. Through
research innovation, creativity, and productive partnerships, our
faculty, staff, and students are developing and implementing novel
approaches to advance oral health and improve lives.
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