Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology

Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology

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.

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.

Our department offers B.S. degrees in Biology and in Biohealth as well as several interdisciplinary programs and minors. You can read more about our vibrant and growing department at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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 $52,500 - $54,500 for those with a Masters' degree and $55,500 - $58,000 for those with a terminal degree.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.

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.

Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is a Catholic University and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.

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