Asst Professor

Asst Professor

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How to Apply

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement summarizing past and future research plans (3 pages), a teaching and service statement (1 page), and three letters of recommendation. Completed applications will start to be reviewed as they are received, so please submit your application as soon as possible. For full consideration, completed applications must be received by November 13, 2026. All materials should be submitted via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/190644 . For questions about the position or the application process, please contact the department chair, Dr. Anthony Antonellis ( [email protected] ).

Job Summary

The Department of Human Genetics at the University of Michigan Medical School (Ann Arbor, Michigan) is performing a broad search to fill one tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.

We encourage candidates to apply who have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, or equivalent, and who plan to employ classical and/or modern approaches to address fundamental questions in genetics and genomics. Recruited faculty will join a highly collaborative community of more than forty investigators, whose research is integrated with other basic science and clinical departments, and centers and institutes at the University of Michigan. Information about research currently pursued in the Department can be found at https://medschool.umich.edu/departments/human-genetics .

Successful candidates will be provided with laboratory and office space, and a competitive start-up package to launch a robust research program. We expect candidates to contribute to our faculty's strong interest in developing trainees at all levels, including teaching in the classroom and mentoring in the laboratory.

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 service statement

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

283755

Working Title

Asst Professor

Job Title

Asst Professor

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Human Genetics Department

Posting Begin/End Date

9/30/2026 - 11/14/2026

Career Interest

Instructional - Regular

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