Lecturer - School of Molecular & Cellular Biology at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Lecturer of Physiology & Human Anatomy
School of Molecular & Cellular Biology
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign



The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks applicants for a teaching position in the disciplines of Physiology and Human Anatomy at the rank of Lecturer. The position involves teaching a range of courses in the school.


The Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Faculty in the College create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and globally. To meet these objectives, the College embraces and values diversity and difference through hiring faculty candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.


The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO .


Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach 5 courses, or equivalent, in any Fall, Spring, and Summer cycle. These may include large-enrollment lecture courses, large-enrollment multi-section lab courses, mid-sized, upper-level physiology lab courses, and smaller discussion courses.


• Train, supervise, and evaluate graduate Teaching Assistants, undergraduate Learning Assistants, and Prep Staff for these courses.


• Devise and deliver assigned courses utilizing evidence-based practices such as backward design and employing active-learning strategies, as well as maintaining and improving current course materials, and developing course content as needed.


• Assist the MCB Instructional Program team in supporting students in the School of MCB by participating in academic advising, mentoring, recruitment, and other ways, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Physiology, Human Anatomy, or closely related discipline


• 3 years of teaching experience at the college or university level in Physiology and Anatomy or closely related discipline


• 2 years of supervision of graduate student teaching assistants and undergraduate learning assistants or the equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than three years of experience teaching at the college or university level in Human Physiology and Anatomy


• More than two years of experience preparing and teaching with human cadavers


• Experience teaching online courses at the university level, preferably teaching A & P lecture courses online


• Evidence of instruction that is active and student-centered with inclusive syllabi and practices


• Discipline-based Education and/or Pedagogical Research experience


• Excellent communication and organizational skills


• Commitment to diversity and inclusion with an awareness of, and sensitivity to, cultural and linguistic differences

Appointment Information


The Lecturer position is a 100% full-time, non-tenure track position appointed on a 12-month service basis.


The expected start date is March 16, 2025, or as soon as possible. The salary range for this position is $69,667.00 - $79,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Reappointment is possible, based on funding, student need, and performance review.


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Application Procedures & Deadline Information


Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on January 15, 2025. To apply for this position, please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three professional references by January 15, 2025. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by the closing date. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.


For further information regarding application procedures, contact mcb-hr@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.


The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .


Requisition ID: 1028280
Job Category: Faculty
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