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The Department of Oral Immunology and Infectious Diseases at the University of Louisville (https://dentistry.louisville.edu/about/leadership-organization/departments/oral-immunology-infectious-diseases) invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level. The department comprises investigators focused on microbial pathogenicity, innate immunity and inflammation, and we are looking for applicants interested in fundamental disease mechanisms and host responses. 

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate at the Associate or Full Professor level will have an outstanding record of innovative, well-funded research and will be expected to maintain a strong extramurally funded research program.  At the Assistant professor level, the successful candidate will have a strong publication record and the potential to obtain independent funding. 

The selected individual will have primary responsibilities in maintaining or establishing an extramurally funded research program in oral microbiology or immunology and contribute to the teaching of graduate students and residents.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD, DDS/DMD, MD or related terminal degree
• Experience in oral microbiology or immunology research

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest (including date of availability), curriculum vitae, and two professional reference letters with their application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.