http://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/9522
The Department of Biology, College of Arts & Sciences, Loyola University Chicago ( LUC ) seeks qualified candidates for a newly authorized, full-time position in Evolutionary Biology, beginning in the 2018-2019 academic year. The position is for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. We expect the new faculty member to participate in teaching Evolution to a wide variety of science students in addition to Biology majors. The Department of Biology has 48 full-time faculty members serving more than1,750 majors and students from associated university programs at the Lake Shore Campus on Chicago’s north side. For more information about the department, please visit our web site at http://www.luc.edu/biology. The successful candidate is expected to run a productive research laboratory, involve undergraduate and graduate students in research, and be competitive for external funding. Till the midterm review in the third year, the incumbent will also teach two courses per semester, including a course in Evolution and advanced courses in their specialty area. Teaching after the third year will be determine by departmental guidelines for teaching load. Researchers in all areas of evolutionary biology are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to those utilizing comparative phylogenetic approaches in addressing fundamental evolutionary questions. Qualifications The successful candidate for this position will have a PhD in Evolutionary Biology or a related field, postdoctoral research experience, proven excellence in research and in teaching at the college level, and must be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education. Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience The successful candidate for this position will have a PhD in Evolutionary Biology or a related field, postdoctoral research experience, proven excellence in research and in teaching at the college level, and must be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education. Open Date 10/30/2018 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, including courses they are prepared to teach, and a letter of interest to www.careers.luc.edu. They should provide the names and addresses of three individuals prepared to advise on their professional qualifications for this position. References will not be contacted immediately but may be consulted at subsequent points in the review process. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before December 1, 2018 will receive full consideration. Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
