Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology

Loyola University

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About The Position

Loyola University Maryland (LUM) invites applications for an instructor committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching to join the Department of Biology at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. A master’s in biology or a closely related field is required; a Ph.D. is preferred. The candidate will teach introductory and upper-level courses in Ecology and Evolution for Biology majors as well as introductory courses in either Cell and Molecular Biology or Organismal biology. The candidate will also have the opportunity to develop an upper-level course in their area of specialty within ecology or evolutionary biology. Teaching load will be 4 lectures or labs in fall and the equivalent in spring, with no required summer teaching. The candidate will assist the department in curricular development, assessment, and advising as well as contribute to the educational mission of Loyola University Maryland. The successful candidate should possess an awareness of and interest in high impact practices in line with the mission of Jesuit higher education. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who will contribute to LUM’s stated goal of equity and inclusion of the academic community. We seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including but not limited to women, people of color, persons with disabilities, sexual minorities, first-generation college students, those with non-traditional career paths, and those who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s Jesuit mission and values.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Biology or a closely related field
Demonstrate the potential for and a commitment to teaching excellence
Be responsive to the educational needs of our diversifying student population
Eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in biology or a closely related discipline
An appreciation of or engagement in high-impact teaching practices
Commitment to the goals of education in the Jesuit tradition
Awareness of and interest in high impact practices in line with the mission of Jesuit higher education
Contribute to LUM’s stated goal of equity and inclusion of the academic community

Responsibilities

Teach introductory and upper-level courses in Ecology and Evolution for Biology majors.
Teach introductory courses in either Cell and Molecular Biology or Organismal biology.
Develop an upper-level course in their area of specialty within ecology or evolutionary biology.
Assist the department in curricular development, assessment, and advising.
Contribute to the educational mission of Loyola University Maryland.