LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology

Loyola University Maryland Main Campus · Contract

No sponsorship$55k-$500kDetected 33 days ago
SpringMolecular Biology

About the role

  • 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.
  • Please note that Loyola University Maryland is a 503-b institution that qualifies towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs.
  • Our department offers B.S. degrees in Biology and in Biohealth as well as several interdisciplinary programs and minors.

Responsibilities

  • The candidate will also have the opportunity to develop an upper-level course in their area of specialty within ecology or evolutionary biology.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Biology or a closely related field
  • A master's in biology or a closely related field is required; a Ph.D. is preferred.
  • Teaching load will be 4 lectures or labs in fall and the equivalent in spring, with no required summer teaching.

Nice to have

  • Ph.D. in biology or a closely related discipline
  • An appreciation of or engagement in high-impact teaching practices
  • Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
  • Employment Eligibility
  • All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9).
  • Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
  • University Description
  • The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No.

Compensation

  • Salary range is $5 2,500 - 54,500 for those with a Masters' degree and $55,500 - 58,000 for those with a terminal degree.

Benefits

  • https://www.loyola.edu/department/people-culture/benefits/
  • 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.
  • Benefits at Loyola

Company info

  • https://www.loyola.edu/about/mission
  • With a newly established Office of Equity and Inclusion headed by our Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, we are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.
  • For a full list of benefits to working at Loyola University Maryland, please visit https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits.
  • You can read more about our vibrant and growing department at https://www.loyola.edu/academics/biology
  • Please upload a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement, and a list of three professional references who can provide a recommendation letter.
  • The teaching statement should include your philosophy of teaching and a summary of your teaching experiences.
  • The priority review deadline is May 22nd but review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
  • Salary range is $5 2,500 - 54,500 for those with a Masters' degree and $55,500 - 58,000 for those with a terminal degree.
  • Key efforts include faculty development programming, opportunities for learning (e.g., Diversity Reading Groups), investment in pedagogical resources for differential instruction (e.g., Fellows Programs), affinity faculty and staff groups, and following best practices for hiring.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Demonstrate the potential for and a commitment to teaching excellence;
  • Be responsive to the educational needs of our diversifying student population.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

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