Microbiology Jobs in Louisiana

Posting Details

Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Microbiology (XOCOM)

Department Office Of Academic Affairs

Job Summary

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM) seeks a research‑intensive faculty member with expertise in microbiology and infectious diseases to join its founding biomedical sciences faculty. This position is a tenure or tenure‑track appointment, contingent upon the availability of extramural research funding, and carries a distribution of effort of approximately 60% research, 30% teaching, and 10% service.

The successful candidate will lead an established infectious disease translational research laboratory, develop and sustain a productive, externally funded research program, and contribute to microbiology education within the undergraduate medical curriculum. The position offers a unique opportunity to conduct clinically relevant, translational microbiology research within a mission‑driven academic medical environment.

About XOCOM

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine represents a historic partnership between Xavier University of Louisiana, a national leader in educating underrepresented students in the sciences and medicine, and Ochsner Health, Louisiana’s largest academic health system. XOCOM is committed to excellence in research, education, and service and to advancing health equity through scholarship, innovation, and inclusive medical education.

Minimum Qualifications

- Doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD) in microbiology or infectious diseases
- Postdoctoral training or equivalent research experience
- Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity, including peer‑reviewed publications
- Evidence of ability or strong potential to obtain extramural research funding
- Experience or demonstrated potential for mentoring students and research personnel
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

- Established or emerging research program in translational or clinical microbiology
- Experience directing or co‑directing a research laboratory
- History of successful extramural funding as principal investigator or co‑investigator
- Experience collaborating with clinical or translational research partners
- Prior teaching experience in medical or health professions education

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Research (60%)

- Provide scientific leadership and oversight of an established infectious disease translational research laboratory, including strategic planning, personnel supervision, and program development
- Maintain an existing bank of 37,000 clinical bacterial and yeast isolates collected from 1999 to present, including 21,000 sourced from positive blood cultures, including some multi-drug resistant strains
- Develop, maintain, and expand an independent, externally funded research program in microbiology or infectious diseases
- Write and submit competitive extramural grant applications (e.g., NIH, NSF, CDC, foundations) sufficient to support a significant portion of the PI’s salary and research program expenses
- Conduct original, high‑quality translational research and disseminate findings through peer‑reviewed publications and national/international scientific meetings
- Oversee research involving clinical bacterial and fungal isolates and related translational microbiology methodologies
- Ensure compliance with all applicable research regulations, biosafety standards, and institutional policies including maintenance of College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation and CLIA certification
- Supervise and mentor laboratory personnel, including research staff and trainees

Teaching (30%)

- Serve as contributing faculty in microbiology and related biomedical sciences teaching sessions within the medical curriculum
- Deliver lectures, small‑group facilitation, and other instructional activities aligned with institutional teaching needs
- Participate in assessment development and evaluation related to microbiology content
- Mentor medical students and trainees with interests in microbiology, infectious diseases, or research careers

Service (10%)

- Participate in departmental, college, or university service activities as appropriate to rank
- Contribute to committees, working groups, or governance bodies in support of XOCOM’s academic mission
- Engage in professional service consistent with a research‑intensive tenure or tenure‑track appointment

Work Hours

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Posting Number F188P

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 08/03/2026

Posting Date 05/22/2026

Application Review Date 05/22/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Qualified candidates are invited to apply using Xavier University of Louisiana’s online application system. Applicants should submit:
- A cover letter describing qualifications and interest in the position
- A current curriculum vitae
- A statement of research interests and funding strategy
- Contact information for at least three professional references

Xavier University of Louisiana is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine especially encourages applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.

About Xavier

Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Located in New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. Xavier University of Louisiana’s current enrollment is 3,419. Of these, 2,693 are undergraduates and 205 are graduate students enrolled in Masters and Doctoral programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition, there are 518 students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, which offers the Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies, the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Doctor of Pharmacy. Xavier’s student body is 80% African American, with approximately 37% from Louisiana, primarily from the New Orleans area. The balance comes from 42 other states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, and several countries.