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Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Biological Sciences (25-26)

DePaul University
paid time off
United States, Illinois, Chicago
1 East Jackson Boulevard (Show on map)
May 13, 2025
Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Biological Sciences (25-26) Full-time Faculty Positions Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Part-time Faculty Positions DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed. Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. Apply for this Job Posting Details Job ID: 162150 Rank: Instructor/Professional Lecturer College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Science and Health Responsibilities: The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a 10-month term (non-tenure track) faculty position as Teaching Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2025, with teaching responsibilities commencing in the Fall of 2025. The area of applicant specialization should be in at least one of the following areas: microbiology, cell biology, or genetics. We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of effectiveness or potential as both a laboratory coordinator and instructor for a variety of biology courses and a commitment to continued development as an educator. Responsibilities will include teaching courses and lab sections for science majors, non-science majors, and graduate students as well as coordinating labs for large, multi-section courses in microbiology, cell biology and genetics. The specific courses will depend on the area of applicant specialization. Providing mentoring for course-based undergraduate student research and working with the Center for Teaching and Learning for continued professional development are also a possibility for motivated individuals. Visit https://csh.depaul.edu/academics/biological-sciences/Pages/default.aspx for more information about the Department of Biological Sciences. About the College The College of Science and Health includes units of Biological Sciences; Chemistry and Biochemistry; Environmental Science and Studies; Health Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Neuroscience; Nursing; Physics and Astrophysics; Psychology; and Rehabilitative Sciences and Professions. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, and accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College of Science and Health is located on DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus. Required Qualifications: Required: A PhD or MS in a biology-related field At least two years of college-level teaching experience Special Instructions to Applicants: Review of applications will begin June 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online with: A cover letter Curriculum vita Statement of teaching philosophy Contact information for three references (References will be contacted to upload their recommendations.) E-mail Dr. Tim Sparkes (tsparkes@depaul.edu) for additional inquiries. General Compensation/Benefits Statement DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx. About DePaul University's Academic Calendar Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams). Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $60,600 - $70,200, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicant Documents Cover Letter(1) C.V.(1) Teaching Statement(1) Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)