Biology Assistant Professor: Teaching & Research

Eureka College of Canada Inc.; Eureka (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package (Health

Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&

Job summary

Eureka College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Biology, starting January or August 2027. The successful candidate will teach 24 credits annually and assist in advising biology, clinical lab science, and pre-professional majors, with occasional senior-thesis mentoring in Honors.

The department may offer a Visiting Assistant Professor position (1-year) with potential to become tenure-track if qualifications meet requirements.

Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in Biology or related field required by Aug 1, 2027.
• Desirable: prior teaching in higher education.
• Willingness to participate in interdisciplinary programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours each semester (24 per year) of undergraduate biology.
• Advise biology, clinical lab science, and pre-professional majors; mentor senior theses in Honors Program.
• Assist in recruitment and participate in faculty governance; serve on college committees.
• Supervise undergraduate honors theses and research as needed; propose program innovations.

Skills

Effective communicator

Organized

Microsoft Office

Education

PhD in Biology or related field by Aug 1, 2027

MS degree considered for Visiting Assistant Professor (1-year)

Job description

Eureka College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Biology, starting January or August 2027. The successful candidate will teach 24 credits annually and assist in advising biology, clinical lab science, and pre-professional majors, with occasional senior-thesis mentoring in Honors.

The department may offer a Visiting Assistant Professor position (1-year) with potential to become tenure-track if qualifications meet requirements.