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Biology, Lecturer (Cell Biology), Non-Tenure Track

Employer
Loyola University Chicago
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 20, 2022

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title
Biology, Lecturer (Cell Biology), Non-Tenure Track

Position Title
Biology, Lecturer (Cell Biology), Non-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

Loyola University Chicago ( LUC ), College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer beginning fall 2023. The Department of Biology has 50 full-time faculty serving over 1,300 majors as well as students from associated university programs at Loyola’s Lakeshore Campus. For more information on the department please visit our web site at www.luc.edu/biology .

Located on Chicago’s vibrantly multicultural North Side, LUC is committed to creating an inclusive, responsive community of faculty, students, and staff. As an urban-based Department of Biology dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from under-represented and under-served populations, we especially encourage applications from candidates from under-represented groups.

This position involves teaching sophomore-level Cell Biology lecture and lab sections and other undergraduate courses as needed, potentially including General Biology lecture, General Biology lab, and advanced courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. Standard teaching load for the Lecturer position is 4 courses per semester. Other duties shall include student advising, departmental/university service, and professional development.

Qualifications

Requirements include a Ph.D. and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at all levels. The candidate also should be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education.

Physical Demands
None

Working Conditions
None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Requirements include a Ph.D. and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at all levels. The candidate also should be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education.

Open Date
09/20/2022

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae, a teaching philosophy statement, and a letter of interest to www.careers.luc.edu . They should also provide evidence that attests to their teaching performance and experience, and the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to advise on their professional qualifications for this position. References will not be contacted immediately but will be consulted at subsequent points in the review process. In addition, applicants should include a separate statement on diversity, equity and inclusion addressing their past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body through research, teaching, and other channels and engaging a diverse community through scholarship and service.

Please direct inquiries and further inquiries to:
Chairperson, Department of Biology: John Kelly Ph.D.
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, 2022 will receive full consideration.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce, and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically assessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.

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 LUC’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 .

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/21974

Job Number
8500150

Organizational Location
PROVOST

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/14/2023

Position End Date

Open Until Filled
Yes
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Teaching Statement
  4. Inclusive Excellence Statement
Optional Documents
  1. Research Statement
  2. Writing Sample
  3. Scholarly Publications
  4. Teaching Evaluations
  5. Other Document
  6. Unofficial Transcripts
  7. Multi Media
  8. Resume
Supplemental Questions

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