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Posting Number - FAC00026PO26
Advertised Title - Tenure-track Assistant Professor
Campus - School of Medicine Columbia
College/Division - School of Medicine Columbia
Department - SOMC Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology
Advertised Salary Range - salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time - Full Time
Hours per Week - 37.5
Position Category - Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis - 12 months
Work County - Richland
Tenure Information - Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category - Faculty
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary - The candidate is expected to teach medical/graduate students and pursue extramurally funded research.
Required Education and Experience - The candidate must have a PhD degree and a strong background in immunology, as well as postdoctoral research experience with a strong publication record in reputable journals.
Preferred Qualifications - The candidate is expected to develop a strong extramurally-funded research program in inflammation/dietary supplements and participate in teaching.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date - 04/01/2026
Job Open Date - 03/04/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled - Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant - Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
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