Tenure-Track - Biology (Open Rank)
About The Position
North Central College invites applications from broadly trained physiologists for a tenure-track position to begin Fall 2026. Appointment at the rank of assistant professor is likely, but qualified candidates may be considered for a higher rank. The duties in this role include: Teach an advanced course in the candidate’s area of specialty, introductory and capstone courses in our innovative research-focused curriculum, and direction of and instruction in vertebrate anatomy and physiology courses for biology and pre-health. Utilize active, engaging pedagogies in the classroom. Develop an active research program engaging undergraduate students. North Central College is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. 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). The 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. North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply.
Requirements
- PhD in physiology, cellular/molecular/integrative physiology, comparative physiology, or related field
- Applicants must demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, and ongoing scholarship
- Only candidates already authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered
- North Central College is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time
Nice To Haves
- Postdoctoral experience desired
Responsibilities
- Teach an advanced course in the candidate’s area of specialty
- Teach introductory and capstone courses in our innovative research-focused curriculum
- Direction of and instruction in vertebrate anatomy and physiology courses for biology and pre-health
- Utilize active, engaging pedagogies in the classroom
- Develop an active research program engaging undergraduate students
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
