Assistant or Associate Professor - Cancer Biology, Tenure Track

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Assistant or Associate Professor in Cancer Biology. This tenure-track role offers the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and teaching at a renowned health sciences campus. The successful candidate will contribute to vital cancer-focused studies, collaborate with esteemed faculty, and mentor students in their academic journeys. With a competitive salary range and a commitment to fostering a diverse academic community, this position is ideal for innovative scientists eager to make a significant impact in the field of cancer biology. Join a forward-thinking environment that values excellence in education and research.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a PhD, MD/PhD, or MD degree.
• Strong publication record and current extramural research support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and medical students.
• Maintain an extramurally funded research program.
• Support student research programs.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Collaboration

Extramural funding

Education

PhD

MD/PhD

MD

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor - Cancer Biology, Tenure Track

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Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor - Cancer Biology, Tenure Track

Position Number

Job Category University Faculty

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Location Code Dept of Cancer Biology (06311A)

Department Name DEPARTMENT OF CANCER BIOLOGY

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties And Responsibilities

Salary Range: $103,000 – $221,000

Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

The Department of Cancer Biology at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine ( SSOM ) invites applications from basic and physician scientists for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE Professor level. We seek innovators to advance cancer-focused studies that are foundational and encourage collaborations with cancer biology and the health science campus faculty. We are looking to recruit tenure-track research faculty to join our Department of Cancer Biology whose research efforts align with ongoing research at the Cancer Center in the areas of cancer signaling and gene regulation, cancer progression, therapy resistance, and tumor immunology. Departmental research areas, resources, and facilities are described here: https://www.luc.edu/stritch/cancerbiology/

The Stritch School of Medicine, the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, and the Department of Cancer Biology are strongly collaborative research environments with substantial core facilities and integrated graduate education programs. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an independent extramurally-funded research program and contribute to our graduate and medical education training. Candidates must have a PhD, MD/PhD, or MD degree and a strong publication record. Extramural research support is preferred but not required.

Key Job Responsibilities

• TEACHING : Actively participate in the teaching mission of the department, through teaching of graduate and medical students.
• RESEARCH
• Maintain an extramurally funded research program.
• Help foster the successful development and maintenance of research within the department and in collaboration with those outside of the department.
• Actively support student research programs of the university, including the medical and undergraduate student summer research programs.
• SERVICE
• Serve on department and university committees
• Actively participate in university activities such as interviewing faculty candidates and student applicants; SSOM /Health Sciences Campus Research Day.
  
  

Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD, MD/PhD or MD degree, a strong publication record and current extramural research support.

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions None

Minimum Education And/or Work Experience

Candidates should have a PhD and/or MD degree and a strong publication record. Loyola University Chicago values and is committed to fostering a culture of equal opportunity for all persons. We strongly encourage underrepresented minorities and women candidates to apply. LUC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Review of applications will commence immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates are required to complete an online application including the submission of CV, cover letter, teaching statement, research statement, and contact information for at least 3 references.

Open Date 01/08/2025

Close Date

Salary Range $103,000 - $221,000

Additional Salary Information

This salary range is for a 12-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.

Special Instructions to Applicants

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report , Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here .

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy .

Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/30607

Job Number 8550160

Organizational Location HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS

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