Instructional Professors (Open Rank) in General Biology and Physiology
Company: The University of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 6, 2026
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Job 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. This
position is benefits-eligible. 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 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.
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