The Department of Liberal Arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the biological sciences, beginning in August of 2025. Salary is competitive with peer institutions and commensurate with quality of academic research, extent of teaching experience, other relevant professional practices and current professional standing.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will design and teach biological/life science courses as well as conduct research in their area(s) of expertise. The faculty member will teach in areas that contribute to the learning goals and objectives of the department as well as in their area of specialization; take a leadership role in forging the future of the department; participate in student advising, admissions events, committee work, and special projects; contribute to the SAIC community through ongoing curricular development; and participate in departmental administration and school governance.
Qualifications
A PhD or ABD in Biological/Life Sciences (e.g., Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, Biomedical Engineering, Ecology, Zoology, etc.), or related fields of study, is required. For ABD candidates, a clear path to PhD completion prior to joining the School must be evident. Candidates must have experience teaching at the college/university level within their area of study, as well as an active research agenda.
Ideal candidates will contribute to the diversity of the School by bringing a perspective, way of thinking, and/or a unique set of experiences that expand the intellectual conversations and practices in the field.
Successful applicants must demonstrate outstanding communications skills and a talent for teaching the non- scientist. Relatedly, we seek candidates with the knowledge and aptitude to teach and mentor students from diverse backgrounds.
Application Procedures
Applicants are encouraged to apply by Monday, September 16, 2024 for full consideration. Please submit application materials via https://saicfaculty.slideroom.com/#/Login. You will be asked to create an account after which time you may complete the application, which consists of fill-in fields and required documents to upload. You are encouraged to begin the application well before the priority deadline.
Complete the fields for educational background; current position; and contact information for three professional references.
Please convert all word documents into PDFs before uploading. Required files to upload include:
- cover letter stating your interests and qualifications
- resume or curriculum vitae
- statement of teaching philosophy including details on how your teaching has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic, gender, and/or socio-economic backgrounds that are underrepresented in your academic field
- statement of research and practice
- writing sample(s) (not to exceed a combined maximum of 30 pages)
- 2 examples of course syllabi
- other evidence of professional practice, if any, appropriate to the position
All applicants for this position must complete and sign a Prior Workplace Conduct Declaration as part of their initial application materials in order to be considered as a candidate and sign a release authorizing SAIC to conduct a misconduct reference check should the candidate ultimately be selected as a finalist for the position.
Please refer to the position description for details including instructions on how to apply. https://www.saic.edu/sites/default/files/2024-06/Tenure_Track_Assistant_...