Instructional Professors (Open Rank) in General Biology and Physiology

Description

The Biological Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago is accepting applications for three open-rank Instructional Professor positions. These are full-time teaching positions beginning on September 1, 2026, 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 candidate’s experience.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, some designed for majors and some for non-majors, in the areas of general biology, cell biology, genetics, developmental biology, and/or physiology. 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: $86,297-$93,200; Associate: $93,201-$100,620; Full: $100,621-$107,000

Qualifications

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

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago's Interfolio job board at apply.interfolio.com/181059

Applicants must upload the following materials with their application: 1) a cover letter that addresses professional and teaching experience; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement which should include information about the candidate’s teaching philosophy and goals; 4) syllabi of courses previously taught or sample syllabus of a proposed course; 5) course evaluations as the instructor of record or evidence of past teaching performance; 6) the names and contact information (including email addresses) for three references whose letters of recommendation may be solicited

Review of applications will begin on March 12, 2026, and will continue until the positions are filled or the search is closed.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the University.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination .

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email [email protected] with their request.