Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
North Central College, IL
Position Summary:
The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications from broadly trained vertebrate physiologists for a one-year visiting position to begin Fall 2025. Appointment at the rank of assistant professor is likely, but qualified candidates may be considered for a higher rank. Teaching responsibilities will include anatomy and physiology courses for biology and pre-health students and possibly teaching introductory or general education courses.
The duties in this role include:
+ Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory biology courses at all levels, utilizing active, engaging pedagogies and research-rich laboratory projects.
+ Teach courses in specialty area of physiology; participate and direct anatomy and physiology courses for biology and pre-health students.
Basic qualifications are required at the time of application:
PhD in physiology or a related field. Applicants should have potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable.
Application Requirements:
+ Curriculum Vitae
+ Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
+ Teaching Philosophy
+ Statement of research interests and plans
+ Three letters of recommendation
About NCC :
Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu.
North Central College is an EEO Employer. North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply.
The salary range for this position: $55,000 – $60,000
Open date: January 17, 2025
Final date: Review of applications will begin February 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Interested candidates should complete an application and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests and plans, and three letters of recommendation in an electronic format to:
https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/academic-affairs/prospective-and-incomingfaculty.
For further information, contact Jonathan Visick, search committee chair, at
jevisick@noctrl.edu.
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