Clinical Faculty- Greenhouse Management and Teaching- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago

Hiring Department:
Biological Sciences

Location:

Chicago, IL USA
Salary:
The budgeted salary range for the position is $80,000 to $120,000.

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities, and it is ranked #1 in Illinois for social mobility.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

The UIC Plant Research Laboratory, operated by the Department of Biological Sciences, is a premier urban research facility supporting biological research, education, and outreach. It features 3,600 square feet of glasshouses on a one-acre outdoor area with experimental gardens. It also houses the UIC Mobile Environmental Laboratory, which supports ecological research on urban vegetation, soils, microclimate, and atmospheric processes. Beyond its vital role in supporting UIC faculty and student research in plant ecology, evolution, and physiology, the facility supports undergraduate courses, and serves as a living laboratory that connects the campus community with the natural sciences.

It also leads outreach activities beyond UIC through contributions to urban ecological monitoring, conservation projects, and school gardens throughout the Chicago region.

Assistant or Associate Rank Clinical Faculty position to serve as Greenhouse Manager for the Plant Research Laboratory (PRL). This is a renewable, non-tenure track, full-time appointment that integrates operational oversight of a shared research and teaching facility with undergraduate instruction and student engagement. The position plays a central role in supporting the teaching, research, and service missions of the department and university.

Position start date is flexible, preferably by May 2027.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement plan, Paid time off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Final authorization of the position is subject to availability of funding. UIC faculty are expected to carry out their responsibilities in person and onsite as part of a vibrant and collegial on-campus community.

• Greenhouse Operations
  • Oversee day-to-day greenhouse operations, including plant collections, environmental control systems, scheduling, safety, compliance, and coordination of users
  • Maintain greenhouse and selected outdoor spaces as functional environments for both research and teaching
  • Supervise staff and student workers in collaboration with departmental administration
• Teaching and Curriculum
  • Teach at least one course per semester based on the PRL grounds and greenhouses, focusing on botany, plant evolution, urban ecology, and/or related areas
  • S…