Assistant Professor at University of Michigan

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Remote

Full Job Description

Summary

The Department of Human Genetics at the University of Michigan Medical School seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We encourage applications from candidates with research interests in any area of genetics and/or genomics. Recruited faculty will join a highly collaborative community of investigators who employ classical and modern approaches to address cutting-edge mechanistic and applied questions in genetics and genomics. Information about research being conducted in the Department can be found at https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/human-genetics.

The Department of Human Genetics was established in 1956 by James V. Neel and is recognized as the first department in the USA dedicated to human genetics research. The Department is well integrated with other basic science and clinical departments and institutes in the Medical School, the School of Public Health, and the College of Literature, Science, & the Arts. The undergraduate and medical school campuses are located in Ann Arbor, which is frequently ranked as one of the best cities to live in the United States.

Candidates with a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree with a demonstrated record of exceptional research contributions should submit a curriculum vitae, a three-page statement that briefly summarizes past research accomplishments and emphasizes future research plans, three letters of recommendation, and statements outlining the applicant’s teaching philosophy and commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the sciences by January 1st, 2023. All materials should be submitted via Interfolio, at http://apply.interfolio.com/112792.

The University of Michigan is an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in the sciences, and dual-career couples.

For questions about the position or the application process, please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. David Burke (dtburke@umich.edu).

Desired Qualifications*

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree
• Curriculum vitae
• Three-page description of research experience with an emphasis on future plans
• Three letters of recommendation
• Teaching and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) statements are recommended

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty, and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.

Job Opening ID

223132

Working Title

Assistant Professor

Job Title

Assistant Professor

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Human Genetics Department

Posting Begin/End Date

9/07/2022 – 12/06/2022

Career Interest

Instructional – Regular