Assistant Director of Integrative Biology Merit Program- School of Integrative Biology

Job Description

Assistant Director of Integrative Biology Merit Program

School of Integrative Biology College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director will manage the administration, recruitment, training, advising, and evaluation of the School of Integrative Biology's (IB) Merit Workshop Program.

• Manage authorizations and enrollments for all IB Merit discussion sections each semester.
• Identify and recruit students for the Merit Program from each incoming freshman class.
• Provide ongoing instructional support, supervision, mentoring, and professional development to all IB Merit Teaching Assistants each semester.
• Evaluate the performance of all IB Merit Teaching Assistants each semester and provide award nominations.
• Maintain relationships with advisors, faculty, and administrators across the multiple colleges/departments whose students are served by the Merit Workshop.
• Maintain and update website with information for current and prospective students as well as other educators interested in the program.
• Collect and analyze grade performance data of Merit students compared to non-Merit students each academic year.
• Collect and analyze feedback from Merit students each semester about their satisfaction with and experiences in the program.
• Provide career counseling to students enrolled in the Merit Program.

• Master's degree in Biology, Teaching of Science Education, or related natural sciences or engineering discipline.
• Experience with advising students in academic or non-academic settings.
• Experience working with underrepresented students.

• Ph.D. in Biology, Teaching of Science Education, or related natural sciences or engineering discipline.
• Experience in teaching Biology courses at various levels.
• Experience in education administration.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with program evaluation to assess effectiveness and impact on participants.

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis.

The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $62,000 to $72,000.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on June 18, 2025.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button and upload your cover letter, resume, official transcripts for all degrees obtained, and names/contact information for three professional references.

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.