Director of Microbiology/Faculty Rank DOQ
The Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) seeks outstanding applicants for the position of Director of Microbiology. The primary responsibilities include medical and scientific directorship, technical oversight, test development and validation using cutting-edge clinical laboratory platforms, and maintenance of licensure and accreditation. The Director will apply their expertise in medical microbiology, molecular diagnostics of infectious diseases, and microbiome science to oversee a complex clinical operation that supports the Nebraska Medicine health system and a robust outreach laboratory operation. Opportunities to impact population health through collaborations with the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory, which is housed on campus within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, are available. Additional opportunities include collaboration with infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship colleagues in addition to faculty in the Global Center for Health Security and Nebraska Biocontainment Unit. The successful candidate will participate in leadership of professional laboratory staff, lead our accredited fellowship program in Clinical and Public Health Microbiology (ASM CPEP) and direct the laboratory in collaboration with the department chair and other departmental leaders. A track record of academic productivity is favorable, including evidence of scholarly achievements and funding for translational or basic science research projects. Candidates must hold an MD, MD/PhD, or PhD degree. Board certification in CP or AP/CP (for pathologists) or the American Board of Medical Microbiology (for Ph.D. candidates) is required. The successful candidate will contribute to training pathology residents, microbiology fellows, infectious diseases fellows, medical students, and other learners. Salary will be commensurate with experience and will include a competitive benefits package.
The Department of Pathology and Microbiology has over 70 faculty members working in modern, well-equipped laboratories with state-of-the-art facilities, including BSL3 and ABSL3 facilities. UNMC houses multiple core facilities to support novel and high impact research programs, including the Advanced Microscopy Core, the Electron Microscopy Core, the Proteomics Core, the Genomics and Epigenomics Cores, the Biomedical Informatics Core and others. Nebraska Medicine and UNMC, share the same mission to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. This leading tertiary academic healthcare system is home to over 10,000 employees that include nearly 1,100 physicians covering primary care and nearly all specialty areas. The Nebraska Medical Center is the state’s largest hospital and for several consecutive years has been awarded best in state by U.S. News & World Report, listed as one of the 100 greatest hospitals in America by Becker’s Hospital Review and included in Forbes best in state employers. A national leader in biosecurity and biopreparedness, UNMC is investing more than 1.3 billion dollars through Project NExT to further research and medical response to biomedical emergencies. In partnership with Nebraska Medicine, UNMC operates the National Quarantine Center, the Region 7 Emerging and Special Pathogens Treatment Center, and serves as a leader for rapid-response clinical research through the Special Pathogens Research Network. UNMC has a strong relationship with the Department of Defense, and houses one of 13 University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC) through the Nebraska University National Strategic Research Institute.
Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska and home to several Fortune 500 companies. This historic city is nestled along the Missouri River and boasts a rich cultural scene, safe family-friendly residential developments, and numerous public parks scattered across its various unique and historic neighborhoods. In addition to benefiting from local investment in the UNMC campus, local philanthropy supports a thriving entertainment scene including the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo, Lauritzen Gardens, and Omaha Symphony.
Applicants interested in joining an innovative and collegial department should go to https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/84557 to submit a document comprised of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of research program and record of trainee mentorship (not to exceed 5 pages), and names and addresses of three referees along with their application. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
