Biology Instructional Professor (Open Rank) — Teaching

US Diversity Job Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biological Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago is seeking three open-rank Instructional Professor positions. These are full-time teaching roles starting September 1, 2026, with appointments at Assistant, Associate, or Full rank based on experience.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate biology courses (including general biology, cell biology, genetics, developmental biology, physiology), some with labs, and often in teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or a related field completed before start date.
• At least one year of teaching university-level lecture and/or laboratory courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses, some for majors and some for non-majors.
• Deliver courses with lecture and/or lab components, possibly in partnership with faculty.
• Hire, train, and supervise teaching assistants.
• Engage in regular professional development.

Skills

Teaching

Course design

Lab supervision

Education

PhD in Biology or related field

Job description

The Biological Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago is seeking three open-rank Instructional Professor positions. These are full-time teaching roles starting September 1, 2026, with appointments at Assistant, Associate, or Full rank based on experience.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate biology courses (including general biology, cell biology, genetics, developmental biology, physiology), some with labs, and often in teams.