Who We Are

The University of Michigan is a premiere research institution composed of an energetic and diverse community of students, scholars, scientific and administrative staff and faculty. The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is an inclusive community whose passion for discovery, service, leadership and sharing of knowledge addresses global microbiology and immunology challenges. 

Current areas of focus in the department include microbial pathogenesis with expertise in bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic pathogens and microbiome influences on health and disease. There is also strong expertise in both innate and adaptive immunity. The department is home to two T32 training grants and has a strong teaching focus that spans graduate (PhD, MS, medical and dental students) and undergraduate instruction. 

Please consider sharing your talents within our collegial community!

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Michigan Medical School (https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/microbiology-immunology) is excited to welcome applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level.  Our ideal candidate will have a research program broadly related to bacteriology and microbe:host interactions.
 

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Additional Information

Applicants are requested to send

1)    A cover letter (up to 1 page)
2)    A CV 
3)    A description of research interests and goals (up to 2 pages)
4)    A description of teaching experience and philosophy (up to 1 page)
5)    Contact information including email to solicit 3 letters of recommendation.

Application materials should be combined into one PDF and addressed to the department chair:

Dr. Bethany Moore
Chair, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
5661 Med Sci 2
1150 W. Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5620

And sent via email to Sheryl Smith -  [email protected]

Questions can also be addressed to [email protected]

The University of Michigan Medical School is supportive of dual careers.
 

Application Deadline

September 1, 2026 

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.