Assistant Professor of Instruction: Biochemistry

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

26d • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Northwestern University's Department of Molecular Biosciences invites applications for a full time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure eligible faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Instruction, beginning as early as September 1, 2026. Duties include teaching six quarter-long undergraduate courses per academic year, or the equivalent in student advising, in the Biological Sciences major. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence, breadth, and innovation in teaching. The successful candidate will exhibit strong interest in education scholarship and sharing of best teaching practices. We seek candidates with experience and teaching interests in Biochemistry, but these may vary based on the expertise of the candidate. Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Biology or a related field, which must be conferred by September 1, 2026. Applicants should submit (in PDF format): cover letter, curriculum vitae, and detailed teaching portfolio (including teaching interests and philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations). Please request at least three letters of recommendation focusing on teaching skills and interactions with students. Details on preparing and submitting the application can be found on the Molecular Biosciences homepage (http://www.molbiosci.northwestern.edu). Review of application materials will begin on January 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries can be sent to Michele McDonough at [email protected]. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process. Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page: Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below). Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted. Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf. All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button. Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved. Applications accepted here: Apply for Job

Requirements

• PhD in Biology or a related field, which must be conferred by September 1, 2026.
• Applicants should submit (in PDF format): cover letter, curriculum vitae, and detailed teaching portfolio (including teaching interests and philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations).
• Please request at least three letters of recommendation focusing on teaching skills and interactions with students.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who have demonstrated excellence, breadth, and innovation in teaching.
• The successful candidate will exhibit strong interest in education scholarship and sharing of best teaching practices.
• Candidates with experience and teaching interests in Biochemistry

Responsibilities

• Teaching six quarter-long undergraduate courses per academic year, or the equivalent in student advising, in the Biological Sciences major.

Benefits

• At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees