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Benefits: All full-time university faculty are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Microbiology and Immunology

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is seeking open rank applicants for new faculty conducting groundbreaking studies in immunology including, but not limited to, the development and function of T cells, B cells, NK cells, gamma delta T cells, innate-like cells, macrophages and other myeloid cells, neuroimmunology, allergy and autoimmunity. Research with translational potential, while not necessary, is of interest.

Research

We seek to enhance the department’s overall research portfolio and competitiveness for securing new external grants. Therefore, the research programs of candidates will complement existing departmental and interdepartmental strengths. Seeking out and creating new opportunities for innovation and collaboration with the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health, the Children’s Hospital of Richmond, the Center for Microbiome Engineering and Data Analysis and other departments and institutes will be a priority. 

Mentoring and teaching

The candidate will serve as a mentor for trainees and will bring experience to support the teaching of advanced immunology in the graduate and medical schools. Experienced candidates will also be expected to mentor junior faculty.  Finally, it is expected that guidance provided by the new faculty members will support trainee applications for prestigious fellowships and, ultimately for the development of successful careers. Collectively, these accomplishments will strengthen the department’s reputation as a leader among academic Microbiology and Immunology programs.

Service

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, located in Richmond, the capital of Virginia, is a vibrant and distinguished community of healers, researchers, and innovators committed to advancing health and scientific discovery.  We seek exceptional individuals who are dedicated scholars, accomplished scientists, and emerging leaders to join us in advancing this mission.

Required Qualifications

All candidates must hold a PhD, MD and/or equivalent degree

All candidates must have at least three years of relevant postgraduate experience

All candidates must have a proven track record of productivity

The rank offered will be consistent with the experience, accomplishments and NIH grant funding of the candidate.

* Assistant professors are typically nearing the completion of their postdoctoral training and will be expected to have high-profile publications, participation in national and international meetings, and outstanding research proposals. Funding (K-, R- or foundation awards) is preferred but not expected.

* Associate professors are expected to have national and growing international recognition, excellence in mentoring and teaching, and at least one current major external grant.

* Professors are expected to have international recognition, substantial evidence of successful mentoring of both trainees and junior faculty, outstanding teaching credentials, and a minimum of one substantial external grant.

How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following items directly online:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Accomplishments and Future Plans (2 to 4 pages)
• Contact information for 3 references (optional)

The end date for accepting applications for this position is April 30th, 2026.

Salary Range: Commensurate

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Rank: Open

Tenure: Open

Months: 12 months

Contact Information:

Contact Email: SOMHR@vcuhealth.org