Professor & Department Head of Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology

Position Responsibilities: Research: Collaborate with the faculty to define, develop, and implement a collective vision for the department that engages strategies to expand basic and translational research, and promote commercialization of research discoveries and faculty entrepreneurship. Teaching: Advance the educational mission of the Department, in collaboration with leadership at the Vashisht College of Medicine and Texas A&M University. Facilitate, support, and advocate for the training of the next generation of scientists and physicians who will pioneer future discoveries in microbiology and immunology and deliver exceptional patient care. Champion continuous improvements in medical and graduate education. Service: Provide vision and leadership to advance the reputation of the department, college, and university within the community, state, nation, and beyond. Serve on college and university committees, study sections, academic societies, and as journal editor and/or on editorial boards. Demonstrate a commitment to service within the community. Lead the department to develop and nurture relationships with alumni, donors, and key partners. Administration/Leadership: Leadership: Guide a highly respected microbial pathogenesis and immunology department to the next level of academic excellence. Act as an exemplary role model. Be a highly visible, collaborative leader who supports University and College strategic goals in partnership with other department heads, College academic leaders, and University research leadership. Build a strong and impassioned collaborative vision with department faculty for achieving excellence in all aspects of the academic mission. Understand, appreciate, and prepare for current and future trends in the sciences and help develop a vision for the future of basic science research at the COM. Advocate for faculty and department needs in a highly matrixed academic environment, as a member of the college's leadership team. Nominate members of the department for various internal and external awards and to serve on national committees. Mentorship: Support an environment that mentors and develops all trainees and faculty at all levels (early career, mid-career, and senior). Commit to and actively participate in undergraduate medical and graduate education. Identify, recruit and retain the next generation of superior faculty members. Ensure a supportive atmosphere where research and career development are championed. Administrative and Financial Management: Effectively manage available resources to ensure departmental excellence in administrative processes and procedures. Prepare, oversee, and implement a MPIM departmental budget that encompasses all funding sources and ensures compliance with external grant, legislative, and institutional guidelines. Ensure ethical and fiscally responsible practices within the department. The Vashisht College of Medicine’s expectations for holding a tenured position include eective graduate and/or medical classroom teaching; mentoring and supervision of graduate and/or medical students and post-doctoral trainees, particularly recruiting and mentoring of doctoral students, including MD/PhD students, and guiding them through graduation in a timely manner; establishment of a vigorous research program sustained through external funding; publication of peer-reviewed research articles that demonstrate impact; and providing service to Texas A&M University and the professional community.