The University of Chicago Hiring for Instructional Professor (Open Rank) in Neuroscience – 110930-3800 at Orland Park, Illinois Full Time

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The Neuroscience Institute and the Biological Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago are accepting applications for an open rank Instructional Professor position in neuroscience. This is a full-time teaching position beginning on or after September 1, 2023. The appointment will be for an initial term of at least two years with reappointment and progression possible following review.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate neuroscience and general biological science courses. 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.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD in Neuroscience or related field prior to 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 jobs board at apply.interfolio.com/120742 and upload the following: 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) a sample course syllabus; 5) course evaluations 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 17, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

The position will be part of the Service Employees International Union.