Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology

Loyola University

2d • Hybrid

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 Anatomy and Physiology for Biology and Nursing majors as well as introductory courses in either Cell and Molecular Biology or Organismal biology. We are particularly interested in candidates who can also teach courses in Pharmacology, Nutrition, Microbiology, or Pathophysiology in support of our new BSN Nursing program. 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.
• Upload a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement, and a list of three professional references.

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach Anatomy and Physiology for Biology and Nursing majors.
• Teach introductory courses in either Cell and Molecular Biology or Organismal biology.
• Potentially teach courses in Pharmacology, Nutrition, Microbiology, or Pathophysiology.
• Assist the department in curricular development, assessment, and advising.
• Contribute to the educational mission of Loyola University Maryland.

Benefits

• Full time employment
• Benefits at Loyola (https://www.loyola.edu/department/people-culture/benefits/)
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs
• Opportunities for learning (e.g., Diversity Reading Groups)
• Investment in pedagogical resources for differential instruction (e.g., Fellows Programs)
• Affinity faculty and staff groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level