Instructional Professor (Open Rank) in Neuroscience at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Description



The Biological Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago is accepting applications for an open-rank Instructional Professor position in Neuroscience. This is a full-time teaching position 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 neuroscience, and/or general biological science courses. 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.


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



Qualifications



Applicants must have a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field in hand before the start date and at least one year of teaching university-level lecture and/or laboratory courses.



Application Instructions



To apply for this position, candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago's Interfolio jobs board at apply.interfolio.com/164581 and upload the following: 1) a cover letter that addresses professional and teaching experience; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement which should include information about the candidate's teaching philosophy and goals; 4) syllabi of courses previously taught or sample syllabus of a proposed course; 5) course evaluations or evidence of past teaching performance; 6) the names and contact information (including email addresses) for three references whose letters of recommendation may be solicited


Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.


The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the University.