The Department of Microbiology at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville is seeking candidates for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level researching plant-associated microbes using molecular, genetic, biochemical, 'omics, mathematical modeling and/or cell biology approaches. The successful candidate will have established a nationally recognized record of excellence in research that includes significant contributions to their field as evidenced through peer-reviewed publications, externally funded research and other contributions. In addition, the candidate should have demonstrated service to, and engagement in, their professional community. Faculty in this position are expected to continue an innovative, externally-funded research program and cont