Assoc. Professor - Biology jobs in Chicago, IL

Assoc. Professor - Biology teaches courses in the discipline area of biology. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Assoc. Professor - Biology provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Assoc. Professor - Biology typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Faculty - Adjunct Professor, Biology
  • North Park University
  • Schiller Park, IL PART_TIME


  • About North Park

    Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world.

    North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler.

    Mission

    The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

    Vision

    Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet.

    Responsibilities:

    The courses listed below are representative of courses in the Department of Biology. Courses with the most immediate/consistent need are listed first and bolded.

    For full-course descriptions, view the catalog at .

    BIOL1180 – Introduction to Environmental Science (lecture and lab)

    BIOL1260 – Introduction to Cell Biology (lecture and lab)

    BIOL2360 – Medical Terminology (online or in-person)

    BIOL2100 – Topics in Biology (lecture on rotating topics)

    BIOL1250 – Introduction to Human Anatomy (lecture and lab)

    BIOL2110 – Economic Botany (lecture)

    BIOL2280 – Introduction to Botany (lecture and lab)

    BIOL2910 – Microbiology (lecture and lab)

    BIOL2930 – Advanced Human Physiology (lecture and lab)

    BIOL3210 – Genetics (lecture and lab)



    As a part-time instructor, adjunct faculty are contracted on a term-by-term basis. There is no guarantee of continuous employment. The adjunct instructor will teach to a diverse student population. Course timing is at the discretion of the academic department offering the course. Adjunct faculty will be made aware of the timing of the course prior to the offering of an official contract for the course. In some instances, flexibility in course timing may be available. The list off duties below represents minimum expectations of all faculty:

    Utilize the NP syllabus template, approved textbooks and supplemental course materials, and Canvas LMS.

    Submit personalized course syllabus to dean in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.

    Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.

    While there is not a formal office hours requirement, it is expected that you will be available to students outside of class by email and by appointment as needed.

    Ensure that all assessments within the course are graded and returned to the students promptly.

    Mid-term grades are required to be submitted for traditional undergraduate classes.

    Final grades and all course obligations must be completed by the due date published by the Registrar each term, typically the week after finals. This is required for the adjunct assignment & contract to be considered satisfactorily fulfilled.

    Attendance records: North Park University is required by federal regulations to certify for financial aid purposes that students who receive a non-passing grade have attended classes and to also determine the last date they participated in an academic related activity. Thus, it is necessary for faculty to document the last date a student participated in an academically related activity which includes attending class, taking an exam, etc.

    Requirements

    Master’s degree in a related field.

    Possess a clear understanding of North Park University’s mission of Christian higher education.

    Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    Desired:

    Terminal degree in a related field.

    Experience using Canvas or comparable learning management system (LMS).

    Experience teaching at a university level.

    Familiarity with online instruction.

  • 19 Days Ago

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Federal Work Study - Biology
  • Biology - CCC Careers
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Federal Work Study – Biology Harold Washington Campus City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Adjunct Faculty - Biology
  • Biology - CCC Careers
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • ADJUNCT FACULTY - BIOLOGY, PART-TIMETRUMAN COLLEGE Truman College is currently seeking a part-time faculty to teach Biology during the Summer and Fall 2024 semester. Applicants who have experience wor...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Adjunct Instructor - Biology
  • Biology - CCC Careers
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR - BIOLOGYMALCOLM X COLLEGE Malcolm X College is currently seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach Biology during the Fall 2023 semester. If you have passion for teaching and learning...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Full Time Faculty - Biology
  • Biology - CCC Careers
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • FULL-TIME FACULTY – BIOLOGYOLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE The Biology Department of Olive-Harvey College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks an innovative, collaborative instructor to teach biology cour...
  • 1 Month Ago

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ASSOC PROFESSOR OF COUNSELING EDUC TEN TRACK
  • Trinity International University
  • Deerfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • The Counseling Department at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Counselor Education. The appointment begins ...
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Certified Nurse Midwife / Instructor (Open Rank) in the Non-Tenure Clinical Practice Track
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  • Aurora, IL
  • Description:University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical CampusCollege of NursingCertified Nurse Midwife / Instructor / ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Biology faculty (PTBIO-24)
  • Oakton College
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • Job Description: BIO 251: Microbiology Laboratory course introduces biology of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi,...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor
  • DePaul University
  • Chicago, IL
  • DePaul University Speech Language Pathology Program invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant or Associate C...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Research Scientist
  • Northwestern University
  • Chicago, IL
  • The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a fu...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Intraoperative Monitoring Tech
  • Rush University Medical Center
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Summary: The Sr Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Technologist (surgical neurophysiologist) performs all activities nec...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Intraoperative Monitoring Tech
  • RUSH University Medical Center
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Summary: The Sr Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Technologist (surgical neurophysiologist) performs all activities nec...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assoc. Professor - Biology in Altus, OK
The ideal candidate in this broadly defined search will have a strong conceptual basis to their research, addressing fundamental questions in the fields of Ecology and/or Evolutionary Biology.
December 25, 2019