Instructor, Biological Sciences; Creating Pool Anticipated

Instructor, Biological Sciences (Creating a Pool for Anticipated Openings)

Position Details

Working 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

Union Code - UPI
- Univ Prof of Illinois, #4100

Unit/Department
- Biological Sciences

College/Unit
- College of LA&S 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

Overview
- The 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 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 environments 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 fall semester, no more than 13 credit hours during Spring semesters, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum

Required Qualifications
- Master's in Biological Sciences or closely related field. Expertise or evident potential for quality teaching in Biology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Additional Requirements
- None

Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or closely related field. Experience teaching and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds.

Physical Demands Summary
- Typical instructional/classroom environment

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date
- Start dates vary based on programmatic needs.

Anticipated Appointment End Date

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.

Application Procedure

Application Procedure
- Prospective applicants should visit  to apply online and upload the following materials:

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
• List of at least 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

• Teaching Evaluation

Special Instructions
- None

Quick Link to Applicant - /87301

Is Background Check Required
- Yes

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