Assistant Professor of Environmental Microbiology

Montana State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Environmental Microbiology in Bozeman, MT. The role involves 45% research, 45% teaching, and 10% service, focusing on developing an independent research program and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Responsibilities include mentoring students and contributing to the university and scientific community.
Duties And Responsibilities
The position is 45% research, 45% teaching, and 10% service. The new hire will be responsible for developing and obtaining extramural research funding for a nationally competitive, independent research program that will significantly contribute to understanding environmental microbiology. The faculty member will participate in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. The faculty member will also be responsible for providing services as applicable to the department, college, university, and scientific community.

Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.