Assistant Professor of Instruction in Biological Sciences

Northwestern University's Department of Molecular Biosciences invites
applications for a full time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure eligible
faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Instruction, beginning as
early as September 1, 2024. Duties include teaching six quarter-long
undergraduate courses per academic year, or the equivalent in student
advising, in the Biological Sciences major. Preference will be given to
candidates who have demonstrated excellence, breadth, and innovation
in teaching. The successful candidate will exhibit strong interest
in education scholarship and sharing of best teaching practices. We
seek candidates with experience and teaching interests in Genetics
and Evolution, Epigenetics/Genomics, Population Genetics, Molecular
Evolution, and Biostatistics, but these may vary based on the expertise
of the candidate.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Biology or a related field, which
must be conferred by September 1, 2024. Applicants should submit (in PDF
format): cover letter, curriculum vitae, and detailed teaching portfolio
(including teaching interests and philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching
evaluations). Please request at least three letters of recommendation
focusing on teaching skills and interactions with students. Details on
preparing and submitting the application can be found on the Molecular
Biosciences homepage (http://www.molbiosci.northwestern.edu). Review
of application materials will begin on June 15, 2024, and will
continue until the position is filled. Inquiries can be sent to
molbioscisearch@northwestern.edu.

Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer and does not discriminate against qualified individuals on
the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status,
marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status,
genetic information, or any other protected class. Individuals from
all diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent
upon eligibility to work in the United States. For more information,
please see the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment
(https://www.northwestern.edu/equity/documents/discrimination-harassment-policyresources-procedures-final.pdf).
Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the
application or hiring process should contact the Office of
Equity. Additional information on the accommodations process is
available at https://www.northwestern.edu/equal-opportunityaccess/
accommodation/disability.html.

Nyree J C Zerega <n-zerega@northwestern.edu>

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