Position Details

Position Details

Job Title Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Cancer Biology Position Title Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Location Code Dept of Cancer Biology (06311A) Department Name DEPARTMENT OF CANCER BIOLOGY Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Cancer Biology at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (SSOM) invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions at the ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE or full PROFESSOR level. The SSOM is undergoing rapid growth in all its basic science departments and we seek innovators to advance cancer-focused studies that can integrate both foundational and clinical investigations as part of Loyola University Chicago’s initiative to significantly expand its nationally recognized cancer programs in partnership with Trinity Health. We are looking to recruit tenured and tenure-track research faculty to join our newly created Department of Cancer Biology, whose research efforts will integrate with our clinical oncology strengths in the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center and laboratory research programs in the areas of Cancer Immunotherapy, Cancer Signaling, and Cancer Epigenetics & Gene Regulation. Complementary research areas might include investigations focused on oncologic processes and mechanisms, cancer cause and/or prevention and therapeutic discovery. Departmental research areas, resources, and facilities are described here: https://ssom.luc.edu/oncology_institute/.
The Stritch School of Medicine is a strongly collaborative research environment with substantial core facilities and integrated graduate education programs. Faculty responsibilities include sustaining an independent, externally-funded research program, and contributing to graduate and medical education. Candidates must have a PhD, MD/PhD or MD degree, a strong record of research publications and current external support. Review of applications will commence immediately and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Interested candidates are required to complete an online application including the submission of CV and cover letter.
The Department of Cancer Biology values and is committed to fostering a culture of equal opportunity for all persons. We encourage under-represented minorities and women candidates to apply. LUC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Qualifications

Individuals with a Ph.D. and/or M.D. at any academic rank with extramural funding are welcome to apply for this full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment. Funded, principal investigators at the Professor or Associate Professor level will be preferred.

Physical Demands Working Conditions Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

The Department of Cancer Biology at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (SSOM) invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions at the ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE or full PROFESSOR level. The SSOM is undergoing rapid growth in all its basic science departments and we seek innovators to advance cancer-focused studies that can integrate both foundational and clinical investigations as part of Loyola University Chicago’s initiative to significantly expand its nationally recognized cancer programs in partnership with Trinity Health. We are looking to recruit tenured and tenure-track research faculty to join our newly created Department of Cancer Biology, whose research efforts will integrate with our clinical oncology strengths in the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center and laboratory research programs in the areas of Cancer Immunotherapy, Cancer Signaling, and Cancer Epigenetics & Gene Regulation. Complementary research areas might include investigations focused on oncologic processes and mechanisms, cancer cause and/or prevention and therapeutic discovery. Departmental research areas, resources, and facilities are described here: https://ssom.luc.edu/oncology_institute/.
The Stritch School of Medicine is a strongly collaborative research environment with substantial core facilities and integrated graduate education programs. Faculty responsibilities include sustaining an independent, externally-funded research program, and contributing to graduate and medical education. Candidates must have a PhD, MD/PhD or MD degree, a strong record of research publications and current external support. Review of applications will commence immediately and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Interested candidates are required to complete an online application including the submission of CV and cover letter.
The Department of Cancer Biology values and is committed to fostering a culture of equal opportunity for all persons. We encourage under-represented minorities and women candidates to apply. LUC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Open Date 07/27/2018 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a list of at lease three references with your Curriculum Vitae.

Quick Link for Posting http://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/4734 Job Number 8550073 and 8550160 Organizational Location Provost Health Sciences Division Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies 2 Desired Start Date Position End Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Other Document

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have active NIH R01-level funding (or equivalent from ACS, NSF, DoD, etc.)?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * How did you become aware of this opportunity?
   • Science Careers/AAAS online ad
   • Nature Careers online ad
   • Loyola University Chicago’s website
   • Other: (please describe)