Biology, Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
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Location: Chicago, IL 60629
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Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Biology, Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Position Title
Biology, Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Position Number
Job Category
University Faculty
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Location Code
BIOLOGY (02112A)
Department Name
BIOLOGY
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Salary Range: $82,000 - $90,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2025. The Department of Biology has 48 full-time faculty serving 1,600 undergraduate majors and is located on the university's Lakeshore Campus. The Department offers several BS degrees and a research-based MS degree. For more information about the department, please visit our web site at https://www.luc.edu/biology.
We welcome candidates with strong research and teaching profiles in areas of Biology that will engage undergraduate students interested in careers in healthcare. Areas of special interest include Immunology, Physiology, and Molecular Biology, but all areas of Biology will be considered.
This search is part of a College-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who are reflective of our diverse student body, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education. As a University that is situated in the world-class, multicultural City of Chicago and dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from underrepresented and underserved populations, we especially encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.
The person hired into this faculty position will be expected to run a productive research laboratory, involve undergraduate and graduate students in our master's degree programs in their research, and compete for external research funding. This faculty member will also teach both core undergraduate courses (e.g., Genetics or Cell Biology) and upper-level elective courses in their area of expertise.
Qualifications
The candidate will have a PhD in Biology or a related field and postdoctoral research experience. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in research and teaching, obtaining external funding, and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
None
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
The candidate will have a PhD in Biology or a related field and postdoctoral research experience. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in research and teaching, obtaining external funding, and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.
Open Date
10/21/2024
Close Date
Salary Range
$82,000 - $90,000
Additional Salary Information
This salary range is for a nine-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
Applicants should submit to www.careers.luc.edu (1) letter of interest; (2) current Curriculum Vitae; (3) statement outlining the applicant's research agenda; (4) statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (5) statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching, scholarship, and service; and (6) names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to submit their letters).
Please direct inquiries to:
John Kelly
Chair, Department of Biology
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60660-5761
Email: jkelly7@luc.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before December 1, 2024 will receive full consideration.
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
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/29502
Job Number
8500510
Organizational Location
PROVOST
Position Details
Job Title
Biology, Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Position Title
Biology, Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Position Number
Job Category
University Faculty
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Location Code
BIOLOGY (02112A)
Department Name
BIOLOGY
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Salary Range: $82,000 - $90,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2025. The Department of Biology has 48 full-time faculty serving 1,600 undergraduate majors and is located on the university's Lakeshore Campus. The Department offers several BS degrees and a research-based MS degree. For more information about the department, please visit our web site at https://www.luc.edu/biology.
We welcome candidates with strong research and teaching profiles in areas of Biology that will engage undergraduate students interested in careers in healthcare. Areas of special interest include Immunology, Physiology, and Molecular Biology, but all areas of Biology will be considered.
This search is part of a College-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who are reflective of our diverse student body, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education. As a University that is situated in the world-class, multicultural City of Chicago and dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from underrepresented and underserved populations, we especially encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.
The person hired into this faculty position will be expected to run a productive research laboratory, involve undergraduate and graduate students in our master's degree programs in their research, and compete for external research funding. This faculty member will also teach both core undergraduate courses (e.g., Genetics or Cell Biology) and upper-level elective courses in their area of expertise.
Qualifications
The candidate will have a PhD in Biology or a related field and postdoctoral research experience. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in research and teaching, obtaining external funding, and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
None
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
The candidate will have a PhD in Biology or a related field and postdoctoral research experience. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in research and teaching, obtaining external funding, and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.
Open Date
10/21/2024
Close Date
Salary Range
$82,000 - $90,000
Additional Salary Information
This salary range is for a nine-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
Applicants should submit to www.careers.luc.edu (1) letter of interest; (2) current Curriculum Vitae; (3) statement outlining the applicant's research agenda; (4) statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (5) statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching, scholarship, and service; and (6) names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to submit their letters).
Please direct inquiries to:
John Kelly
Chair, Department of Biology
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60660-5761
Email: jkelly7@luc.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before December 1, 2024 will receive full consideration.
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
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/29502
Job Number
8500510
Organizational Location
PROVOST