The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites applications for an open clinical-track position at the assistant professor level. Located in the heart of Chicago, UIC is one of the nation’s leading research universities. Numerous opportunities exist for collaborative research in biological sciences across disciplines at UIC and with colleagues and institutions throughout the Chicago region.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide instruction for the General Ecology Laboratory course, and additionally a second course in line with his/her expertise. The successful candidate must be comfortable training, supervising and coordinating graduate teaching assistants to undertake lab-based exercises (fieldtrips and experimental design) for Ecology students. Responsibilities also include coordination with field offices from Department of Natural Resources (Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois) to undertake student fieldtrips. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree and a demonstrated record of teaching accomplishments, and experience with training teaching assistants. Research background is a plus. To receive full consideration, candidates must complete an on-line application including the names and email addresses of three references and submit a CV, research and teaching statements, at https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=76324 by March 7, 2017. Final authorization of the positions is subject to availability of state funding. Questions should be directed to Jacquelyn DeLaurentis at jdel...@uic.edu. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
