Instructional Professor (Open Rank) in General Biology

The Biological Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago is accepting applications for three open-rank Instructional Professor positions in general biology . These are full-time teaching positions beginning on September 1 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment will be for an initial term of at least two years with reappointment or progression possible following review. Appointment at the rank of Assistant Associate or Full Instructional Professor will be considered based on the candidates experience.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses some designed for majors and some for non-majors in the areas of general biology cell biology genetics and / or developmental biology. Some courses include both lecture and lab components and some are taught in partnership with university faculty. Therefore the Instructional Professor must be able to teach a course independently and to function well as a member of a teaching team in both a lecture and laboratory teaching setting. Additional duties include hiring training and supervising teaching assistants. Instructional Professors of all ranks are required to engage in regular professional development.

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees including health retirement and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

Salary Range or Pay Grade : Assistant : $83379-$90049; Associate : $90050-$97218; Full : $97219-$104000

Applicants must have a PhD in Biology or a related field in hand before the start date and at least one year ofteaching university-level lecture and / or laboratory courses.

Key Skills

Machine Learning,AI,Classroom Experience,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 97219 - 104000