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Microbiology Department Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) Search

Join a thriving department!

Microbiology Department Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) Search

Join a thriving department!

The College of Science (COS) and College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) at Oregon State University invite applications and nominations in the search for the Department Head of Microbiology. The head of the Department of Microbiology is an integral part of the Leadership Teams of both colleges, working closely with the deans, associate deans, other department heads, microbiology staff, faculty and students to advance the mission of the microbiology department and the College of Science.

Crucially, this position will provide leadership for microbiology faculty in the development of strategic vision and mission, develop and implement policies and programs across the department’s teaching, research, outreach and service functions, lead in operations and budget to maintain the fiscal health of the department, demonstrate managerial competency in supervising and leading faculty, students and staff and integrate, advocate and advance equity and inclusive excellence within all aspects of their work in the College of Science and the College of Agricultural Sciences.