Assistant Professor Position, Biological Sciences Full-Time, Tenure Track, 2016 Fall Semester
Benedictine University is a Catholic liberal arts institution located in the research corridor of metropolitan Chicago with nationally recognized undergraduate programs in the sciences. The University is in the midst of tremendous growth in the area of life sciences and, consistent with the Universitys vision statement, the institution is making a significant commitment of resources to support these programs. Position Description: The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a full- time tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in Fall 2016. We seek a candidate with expertise in the area of comparative physiology. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to applicants who will add to the breadth of taxonomic expertise in our department while being able to build connections in such areas such as ecology, systems biology, computational biology, or other subspecialties. Applicants should be willing and able to teach some combination of comparative physiology, human physiology, introductory biology for majors, and/ or upper-level coursework in the applicants area of expertise. The successful candidate will establish and participate in faculty/student research at the undergraduate level. Startup funds available. Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree, postdoctoral experience, successful prior experience in teaching undergraduates, and a strong commitment to involving undergraduates in research are required. Candidates must have legal authority to work in the USA. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those application received by October 2, 2015. Application Process: Interested applicants should submit curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three letters of recommendation through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Benedictine%20University/Biology Any questions should be directed to: Rose Fisk, College of Science, Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532. Email: [email protected]. Fax: 630-829-6547. E.O.E.
