Instructional Professor (Open Rank) in General Biology
Company: The University of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The Biological Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of
Chicago is accepting applications for three open-rank Instructional
Professor positions in general biology . These are full-time
teaching positions beginning on September 1, 2025, 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, and/or developmental biology. 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:
$83,379-$90,049; Associate: $90,050-$97,218; Full: $97,219-$104,000
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.
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