Track - biology

Posting Number

F000452

Position Title

Tenure-Track - Biology (Open Rank)

Department

BIOLOGY

Division

College of Arts & Sciences

Faculty Status

Tenure Track

Supervisor Title

Dean of College of Arts and Sciences

Status

Full Time Regular

Tenure Track

Yes

Position Summary

North Central College invites applications from broadly trained physiologists for a tenure-track position to begin Fall 2026. Appointment at the rank of assistant professor is likely, but qualified candidates may be considered for a higher rank.

The Duties In This Role Include

• Teach an advanced course in the candidate’s area of specialty, introductory and capstone courses in our innovative research-focused curriculum, and direction of and instruction in vertebrate anatomy and physiology courses for biology and pre-health.
• Utilize active, engaging pedagogies in the classroom.
• Develop an active research program engaging undergraduate students.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in physiology, cellular/molecular/integrative physiology, comparative physiology, or related field; postdoctoral experience desired.
• Applicants must demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, and ongoing scholarship.
  
  

Salary Ranges

Assistant: $62,000-$67,000

Associate: $72,000-$78,000

Professor: $83,000-$88,000

About NCC

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). The college is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine.

North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply.

Application Window

Open date: August 8, 2025

Initial review date: October 1, 2025

Apply by initial review date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

For More Information, Please Visit

Interested candidates should complete and submit an application with all required documentation online at: For further information, contact Jennifer Sallee, Chair, Department of Biology, at [email protected].

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number Of Vacancies

1

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Until Filled

Yes

Additional Information

The budgeted salary range for this position is as follows:

Assistant: $62,000 – $67,000

Associate: $72,000 – $78,000

Professor: $83,000 – $88,000

The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.