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Assistant Professor of Biology - Microbiology

BIOLOGY

College of Arts & Sciences

Exempt

Full-time Faculty

Dean of College of Arts & Sciences

Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty

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The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for a tenure-track position in microbiology to begin Fall 2025. Appointment at the rank of assistant professor is likely, but qualified candidates may be considered for a higher rank. Teaching responsibilities will include developing an advanced course in the candidate’s area of specialty and participating in teaching throughout our innovative curriculum, including introductory, core (e.g., genetics or cell biology) and capstone courses. Experience in the area of immunology or virology is desirable.

Qualifications: PhD in microbiology, virology, immunology, or a related field; postdoctoral experience strongly desired. Applicants should have demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring and commitment to developing an active research program engaging undergraduate students.

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized private, four-year institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu.

North Central College is an EEO Employer.

Interested candidates should complete an application and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests and plans, and three letters of recommendation in an electronic format to: https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/12808.

For further information, contact Jennifer Sallee, search committee chair, at jlsallee@noctrl.edu.

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

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North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.