Instructor, Biological Sciences; Creating Pool Anticipated
Listed on 2026-06-24
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, College Lecturer, Biology
Instructor, Biological Sciences (Creating a Pool for Anticipated Openings)
Position Title:
Instructor, Biological Sciences (Creating a Pool for Anticipated Openings)
Classification
Title:
Instructor
Position Number:
Posting Date: 10/08/2025
Closing Date: 09/30/2026
Business Unit
Description:
Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time:
Full-Time or Part-Time
FTE: 0.25 to 1.00
Position Status:
Temporary
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Code: 2070
Union Representation:
Union
Unit/Department:
Biological Sciences
College/Unit:
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean
Division:
Academic Division
Location:
PM 409
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..shtml
Position Summary, Requirements, and QualificationsThe Department of Biological Sciences at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Northern Illinois University (NIU), invites applications for instructor positions to create a pool for advance and short‑notice hiring. These will be part or full‑time temporary instructor positions. Start dates vary based on programmatic needs.
We are seeking potential candidates to provide high‑quality teaching in the areas of Biological Sciences who fully embrace NIU’s mission of providing opportunity to a diverse student body by providing them with access to high quality education.
NIU is a public research university in DeKalb, IL, an affordable and growing community that is commutable distance from the Chicago and Rockford metropolitan areas. Our 16,000+ student body is diverse, with many first‑generation and racially and culturally diverse students. NIU prides itself on student‑centered approaches to teaching and research, and has social mobility, equity, and inclusion at the heart of its mission.
Recently, NIU was nationally recognized as a top college for diversity and LGBTQ+ students and has been named one of the Great Colleges to Work For two years in a row. The Department of Biological Sciences is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all our students, staff, and faculty.
Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply.
Position Summary
The Biological Sciences Instructor will be responsible for teaching various topics in Biology, including but not limited to Introductory Biology, General Education, and Human Anatomical Sciences, at both the undergraduate level and graduate levels, supervising student teaching assistants, and holding office hours. Applicants may be required to provide “in person” instruction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Teaching load will be no more than 13 credit hours during the fall semester and no more than 13 credit hours during the spring semester, plus other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s in Biological Sciences or a closely related field.
- Expertise or evident potential for quality teaching in Biology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
None
Preferred Qualifications- Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a closely related field.
- Experience teaching and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds.
- Typical instructional/classroom environment.
- Anticipated appointment start date:
Start dates vary based on programmatic needs. - Percent of Staff Year: 0.75
- Standard Hours Per Week:
Hours will vary. - Salary:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications. NIU offers a robust benefits package. - Hourly or Semi‑monthly Pay Rate/Range:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications. NIU offers a robust benefits package.
- Unofficial transcripts (official upon hire)
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations…
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