Associate Professor of Microbiology

This position is a tenure/tenure‑track appointment, contingent upon the availability of extramural research funding. It 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 our undergraduate medical curriculum.

This position offers a unique opportunity to conduct clinically relevant, translational microbiology research within a mission‑driven academic medical environment. 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. We are committed to excellence in research, education, and service and to advancing health equity through scholarship, innovation, and inclusive medical education.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD) in microbiology or infectious diseases, as well as postdoctoral training or equivalent research experience. They should have a demonstrated record of scholarly productivity, including peer‑reviewed publications. They should also have evidence of or a strong potential to obtain extramural research funding, a demonstrated potential for mentoring students and research personnel, and strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.