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Assistant or Associate Professor of Microbiology (XOCOM)

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HERC

New Orleans, LA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 14 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/22/2026

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Job Description

Job Summary:
Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine ( XOCOM ) seeks a research‑intensive faculty member with expertise in microbiology and infectious diseases to join its founding biomedical sciences faculty. This position is a tenure or tenure‑track appointment, contingent upon the availability of extramural research funding, and carries a distribution of effort of approximately 60% research, 30% teaching, and 10% service. The successful candidate will lead an established infectious disease translational research laboratory, develop and sustain a productive, externally funded research program, and contribute to microbiology education within the undergraduate medical curriculum. The position offers a unique opportunity to conduct clinically relevant, translational microbiology research within a mission‑driven academic medical environment. About XOCOM Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine represents a historic partnership between Xavier University of Louisiana, a national leader in educating underrepresented students in the sciences and medicine, and Ochsner Health, Louisiana's largest academic health system. XOCOM is committed to excellence in research, education, and service and to advancing health equity through scholarship, innovation, and inclusive medical education.
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD) in microbiology or infectious diseases; Postdoctoral training or equivalent research experience; Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity, including peer‑reviewed publications; Evidence of ability or strong potential to obtain extramural research funding; Experience or demonstrated potential for mentoring students and research personnel; Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Established or emerging research program in translational or clinical microbiology; Experience directing or co‑directing a research laboratory; History of successful extramural funding as principal investigator or co‑investigator; Experience collaborating with clinical or translational research partners; Prior teaching experience in medical or health professions education.
Education:
PhD