Assistant Professor of Biology (Microbiology, Immunology)

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY, Roosevelt University.  Roosevelt University’s Department of Biological, Physical and Health Sciences seeks to fill a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position, beginning August 2025.

Submit application materials at https://jobs.roosevelt.edu/postings/8099

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities of this position are to provide in-person lecture and laboratory instruction in Immunology, Microbiology and related courses at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels, and to develop and maintain a collaborative research program involving students. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: 

·      Providing exceptional classroom and laboratory instruction in Microbiology and/or Immunology and in other upper-level and graduate courses as appropriate.

·      Incorporating evidence-based teaching methods that enhance learning outcomes for all students.

·      Engaging in scholarly and professional development activities that contribute to scientific knowledge and provide student research training opportunities, including master’s thesis sponsorship.

·      Mentoring students as they navigate degrees and majors.

·      Collaborating on the review and improvement of course materials, teaching methodologies, and assessment methods.

·      Participation in department and college-level meetings, working groups, and governance.

Requirements:

Minimum qualifications:

·      Doctoral degree in microbiology, immunology, science education, or related field

·      Documented successful college-level teaching experience

Preferred qualifications

·      Experience using contemporary teaching methods to support student learning inside and outside of the classroom

·      Experience in incorporating demonstrations and technology into teaching, including the use of tools such as open educational resources, online homework systems and course management software

·      Record of student research mentoring or publication with student co-authors

·      Experience in curriculum design and assessment, including using assessment results to improve course content and student learning outcomes

·      Demonstrated ability in laboratory instrument operation and maintenance

·      Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students in a range of majors and programs

Application process:  Interested candidates must submit: 

1.  RU application for employment (available at https://jobs.roosevelt.edu/postings/8099). 

2.  Cover letter that describes your interest in the position and addresses the minimum and/or preferred qualifications.

3.  Current resume. 

4.  Statement addressing teaching philosophy and prior teaching effectiveness.

5.  Statement addressing plans for research program development.

6.  Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary education. 

7.  Names, addresses and phone numbers of three individuals qualified to assess your ability to perform the duties specified for this position.