Associate Director of Clinical Microbiology

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Department of Pathology
Associate Director of Clinical Microbiology
The Department of Pathology, University of Maryland School of Medicine invites MD
and/or PhD applicants for a full-time Clinical Pathology faculty position at the level of
Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful applicant will have experience in
molecular and clinical microbiology, including bacteriology, mycology,
mycobacteriology, parasitology and virology. Subspecialty fellowship training in
microbiology, including ACGME or CPEP-accredited clinical microbiology fellowship, is
required. Evidence of success in the academic setting, including teaching and publications,
is required; external grant-funded research is desirable. Academic appointment and salary
will be commensurate with academic rank and experience. Salary ranges from 150K –
300K.
The UMMC Microbiology Laboratory is the reference microbiology laboratory for the
University of Maryland System and performs testing for 14 hospitals within the University
of Maryland System. The Assistant/Associate Director will be actively involved in clinical
issues, including consultation, quality management, operational efficiency and outreach.
Academic opportunities include clinical, translational and collaborative research. UMMC
has a pathology residency program and a CPEP-accredited microbiology fellowship
program. The applicant will be expected to be active in teaching medical students,
residents, infectious disease and clinical microbiology fellows and graduate students.
The University of Maryland Department of Pathology has a strong and diverse faculty,
excellent training programs, great work-life integration, and a very supportive
environment. Faculty of the School of Medicine enjoy a competitive compensation
package including generous leave; dependent tuition remission for any school within the
University of Maryland system; excellent pension/retirement plan, and bonus opportunity,
ensuring that you are rewarded for your hard work, and dedication to patient care and the
departmental mission.
The University of Maryland School of Medicine is the first public and fifth oldest medical
school in the United States. On the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus, the School
of Medicine serves as the foundation for a large academic health center that combines
medical education, biomedical research, patient care and community service. The School
of Medicine is ranked 8th among all public medical schools in research productivity. Our
scientists and clinicians received nearly $600 million in total research funding in 2022.
Baltimore’s affordability, temperate weather, location and ease of access to nearby East
Coast cities set it apart from many other cities. Home to innovators and entrepreneurs,
Baltimore is ranked among Forbes' Best Places for Business and Careers. The close
proximity to two major metropolitan areas, along with easy access to outstanding outdoor
activities in the surrounding areas, make this a highly desirable region.
Those who seek city-living will find that Baltimore offers many charming neighborhoods
with outstanding restaurants and cultural events. Nearby Howard and Montgomery
counties offer the two best public-school districts in the state, and both rank in the top 4%
nationally. This area has something unique to offer everyone.
Interested candidates should forward curriculum vitae to:
https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=2600001V&lang=en
UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any
other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation
for a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit an online request
or contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning a
request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. We
value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive
toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.

Subspecialty fellowship training in microbiology, including ACGME or CPEP-accredited clinical microbiology fellowship, is
required. Evidence of success in the academic setting, including teaching and publications, is required.