Description
Job Title: Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty position in Host-Pathogen Interactions
Hiring Department: Microbiology and Immunology
Posting Close Date: for fullest consideration please apply by 5pm May 31st, 2026
Description
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Medicine, at the University of Illinois Chicago is soliciting applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience. We are seeking innovative and collaborative individuals pursuing fundamental or translational aspects of microbial pathogenesis, host responses to infection, and immunology. We especially seek applicants with research programs that use state-of-the-art approaches involving novel model systems, cell biology, human immunology, imaging, molecular genetics, or systems biology. We offer an intellectually exciting, collegial and supportive environment with robust graduate, physician scientist, and post-doctoral training programs, as well as extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary and interdepartmental collaboration. Resources include outstanding core facilities for DNA/RNA sequencing and genomics, imaging, mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, structural analyses and automated drug screening. Facilities supporting BSL-3 pathogen research are operational within the department and college. Competitive salary and start-up packages commensurate with qualifications and experience are available.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and be expected to articulate plans for establishing and maintaining an extramurally funded research program incorporating collaborations with UIC colleagues. In addition to running their research program, hired faculty will participate in the teaching of graduate and medical students, and will engage in service to the department and institution.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D., or MD/Ph.D. degree in Microbiology, Immunology, or related field with a strong publication record in leading peer-reviewed journals, and potential for extramural funding at the Assistant Professor rank (K or R-type career transition awards, or equivalent) or evidence of sustained extramural funding at advanced ranks.
Application Instructions
To apply, please visit: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19362?c=uic and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a description of your research program (no more than 3 pages), and the names and contact information for three references. For fullest consideration, the application must be received by 5pm, May 31st, 2026.
The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $250,000.
We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please review our non-discrimination statement and additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
