Open Rank Teaching Faculty- Non-Tenure Track (Genetics)- Department of Biological Sciences
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Nov 25, 2024 | |
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Open Rank Teaching Faculty- Non-Tenure Track (Genetics)- Department of Biological Sciences Open Rank Teaching Faculty- Non-Tenure Track (Genetics)- Department of Biological Sciences Hiring Department: Biological Sciences Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1028091 Posting Close Date: December 16, 2024 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. About the Department of Biological Sciences The Department of Biological Sciences educates students across a broad range of sub-disciplines, enrolls the largest number of undergraduate majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and is committed to educational excellence as well as the continued hiring of diverse and outstanding new faculty. The department currently has 30 tenure-line faculty and 12 non-tenure track faculty, >2400 undergraduate majors and over 105 graduate students. See http://bios.uic.edu/ for more information. Description: The Department of Biological Sciences in the college of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track teaching position with the title of Teaching Professor, rank open (Assistant, Associate, or Full), to begin August 16, 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in a large undergraduate Genetics lecture/discussion course in fall and spring semesters. The Genetics course covers principles of genetics, gene and chromosome structure, gene expression, inheritance of complex traits, Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, genomes, and genetic engineering. Duties include classroom instruction, coordinating multiple discussion sections, contributing to the course curriculum, creating course syllabi and teaching materials, and training/supervising graduate teaching assistants (TAs). Candidates with experience in genetics instruction are especially encouraged to apply. Position Summary Full-time non-tenure track teaching position with the title of Teaching Professor, rank open (Assistant, Associate, or Full. Expected to participate in a large undergraduate Genetics lecture/discussion course in fall and spring semesters. Duties & Responsibilities Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications PhD degree, and a demonstrated record of teaching experience Preferred Qualifications Experience working with TAs is preferred. For full consideration, please complete an on-line application, including the names and email addresses of three references, and upload a letter of application indicating qualifications, a vita, a teaching statement, and a diversity statement at jobs.uic.edu. Posting will close December 16, 2024 at 5pm CST. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Jacquelyn DeLaurentis jdelaur@uic.edu Final authorization of the position is subject to availability of funding. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. 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