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Company: Loyola University

Location: Chicago, IL 60629

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Position Details

Position Details

Job Title
Assistant Professor

Position Title
Assistant Professor

Position Number

Job Category
University Faculty

Job Type
Full-Time

FLSA Status
Exempt

Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Location Code
PHYSIOLOGY (06240A)

Department Name
PHYSIOLOGY

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No

Duties and Responsibilities

Salary Range: $99,000 - $225,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
The Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of

Medicine (SSOM) seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

level.

We seek a colleague whose research program will complement departmental strengths in

cardiovascular, aging, molecular and cellular neuroscience, cell mechanics, and cell signaling

research. Careful but not exclusive consideration will be given to applicants who engage in

biophysical, aging, and multi-omics approaches. The successful candidate will have the

opportunity to engage collaborative translational research groups within Loyola's Cardiovascular

Research Institute and the Center for Healthy Aging and Resistance Mechanisms. Additional

information on the departmental and cross-departmental research areas, resources, and

facilities are described here:

https://www.luc.edu/stritch/physio/

https://charm.sites.luc.edu/

https://www.luc.edu/stritch/cvri/

The SSOM is actively expanding its foundational research departments and we seek innovators

to advance studies that span foundational and clinical investigations. Laboratory space will be

provided in the recently-constructed Center for Translational Research and Education

(www.luc.edu/ctre).

Candidates must have a doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience with strong publication

records. The faculty applicant will be expected to sustain an independent, externally-funded

research program and contribute to graduate and medical education. Inquiries and applications

should be sent to campsearch24@luc.edu. Applications should include a cover letter (1 page), CV

(3 pages), research statement (3 pages, excluding references), DEI statement (1 page), and

teaching philosophy (1 page) as a single PDF. Applications will be accepted until the position is

filled, but we encourage early submissions as reviews will occur on a rolling basis starting June

1st.

The Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology values and is committed to fostering a culture

of equal opportunity for all persons. We strongly encourage under-represented minorities and

women candidates to apply. LUC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. LUC

Stritch School of Medicine is located in suburban Maywood, IL, 11 miles from downtown

Chicago, and provides diverse residential opportunities (urban to rural) with easy access to the

Best Big City in the U.S. for six straight years.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience with strong publication

records. The faculty applicant will be expected to sustain an independent, externally-funded

research program, and contribute to graduate and medical education

Physical Demands
None

Working Conditions
None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Candidates must have a doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience with strong publication

records. The faculty applicant will be expected to sustain an independent, externally-funded

research program and contribute to graduate and medical education.

Open Date
06/01/2024

Close Date

Salary Range
$99,000 - $225,000

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 including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Inquiries and applications should be sent to campsearch24@luc.edu. Applications should include a cover letter (1 page), CV (3 pages), research statement (3 pages, excluding references), DEI statement (1 page), and teaching philosophy (1 page) as a single PDF. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but we encourage early submissions as reviews will occur on a rolling basis starting June 1st.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.

Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/28131

Job Number
8550068

Organizational Location
HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS

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