Instructional Professors (Open Rank) in General Biology and Physiology

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 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

Qualifications 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.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the University.