Employment Opportunities Designed to Help Us Collaborate in Creation Associate Professor or Professor, Tenure Track - Department of Surgery Thank you for your interest in Loyola University Chicago. Position Details Job Title: Associate Professor or Professor, Tenure Track - Department of Surgery Position Number: [Not specified] Job Category: University Faculty Job Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name: SURGERY Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will have expertise in Cancer Immunology/Immunotherapy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, and animal tumor models. Of particular interest is expertise in peripheral adoptive cell transfer and genetic modification of immune cells. This faculty appointment and the rank/tenure will be commensurate with qualifications. The faculty candidates are expected to maintain an independent, externally-funded research program. In order to establish a successful clinical/translational cell therapy program, the candidates should also have experience collaborating with clinicians on clinical projects and clinical trials. Qualifications Minimum Education and/or Work Experience: Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent and postdoctoral experience with a strong publication record in Cancer Immunology/Immunotherapy. The successful candidate will join an active cell therapy program capable of developing and implementing cellular therapies for treating cancer patients. The successful candidate must have a proven record of accomplishment with Cellular Therapies, including but not limited to adoptive cell transfer in animal tumor models, development of cell therapy approaches using human materials, and genetic engineering of mouse and human immune cells. Candidates with clinical trial and clean room expertise will be given preferential consideration. The candidates should also have demonstrated collaborative experience with both basic scientists and clinicians. Salary Range $96,000 - $237,000 Additional Salary Information This salary range is for a 12-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. Special Instructions to Applicants Loyola requires all Health Sciences Campus Faculty and Staff to be vaccinated with the original COVID-19 and Flu vaccines when eligible. An exemption for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval. About Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is the largest of twenty-seven Jesuit colleges and universities and one of the largest Catholic universities in the United States. Loyola enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its three campuses. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversifying our faculty. Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/18170 J-18808-Ljbffr