KCOM - Assistant/Associate Professor Microbiology Immunology

A. T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking a full-time, exempt Assistant/Associate Professor of Microbiology/Immunology on the Kirksville, Missouri campus. The functions of this faculty member are to teach, advance biomedical research and perform service to support the college and university. This position reports to the Chair of the Microbiology/Immunology Department. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Present 20-40 lectures per year to medical, dental, and biomedical sciences students enrolled in the Medical Microbiology, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases courses at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, and in the Biomedical Sciences & Dental Sciences course at the Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health.
•  Develop and/or revise learning objectives, lecture notes, slideshows, supplemental media (e.g., videos or podcasts) and assessment tools for these courses.
• Develop cases and facilitate small group case-based exercises for department courses.
• Develop and teach wet labs for Medical Microbiology and Immunology.
• Collaborate with faculty in the basic science and clinical departments to develop and deliver interdisciplinary educational content.
• Develop an independent research program in the field of medical microbiology (preferred), or immunology.
• Show evidence of research productivity by publishing results in refereed journals and presenting findings at national or international research conferences.
• Seek extramural funding within 3 years of hiring. 
• Mentor biomedical, medical, and/or dental students in research projects.
• Interview applicants for the medical and biomedical sciences programs.
• Serve on college and university committees as assigned.
•  Write COMLEX board questions and/or serve on NBOME item review committees.
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and/or Dean of KCOM.

Education & Experience 

• A PhD, MD, DMD or equivalent doctoral degree is required. 
• Two years postdoctoral experience or the equivalent is also required. Preference is given to applicants who have prior teaching experience at the graduate or professional school level.
• At least two years of postdoctoral research experience or the equivalent is required. 
• Knowledge of one or more of the following: virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, infectious diseases, immunology, cell biology, molecular biology.
• Ability to present clear, concise, and engaging lectures to a pre-doctoral audience.
• Ability to facilitate and assess student performance in the small group setting.
• Ability to develop innovative teaching, learning, and assessment tools and techniques.
• Ability to effectively utilize the communication and technical skills required to conduct a competitive and successful research program.
• The applicant must be willing to work with all students, faculty, staff, and administration in a collegial and
• professional manner.
• The applicant must have excellent communication skills in lecture (large-audience), small group, and
• individualized settings.
• The applicant should be personable, with a positive attitude.
• The applicant should be organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and open to new ideas.
• The applicant should be resilient and tenacious while pursuing external grants to support their research.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.