Chair, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Genetics

The Company is seeking a Chair for the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Genetics. The successful candidate will be an accomplished academic leader and funded investigator, responsible for providing visionary and inclusive leadership within the department. This role involves overseeing faculty affairs, budgeting, strategic planning, and operations, as well as representing the department to both internal and external stakeholders. The Chair will also be expected to maintain an active, externally funded research program, mentor faculty at all career stages, and advance the department's research, education, and training missions. The ideal candidate for this position at the company will be a distinguished scientist with a strong record of extramural funding, demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience, and a collaborative, transparent leadership style. While not mandatory, prior experience as a department chair, program director, or center director is preferred. This is a unique opportunity to lead a department at a pivotal moment within a dynamic and growing health science institution, particularly in the context of the rapidly expanding life sciences ecosystem in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The role requires a candidate who can bring together expert faculty with diverse research interests and foster a highly collaborative and collegial environment.