Assistant Teaching Professor (Ecology)
Loyola University MarylandAbout the role
Position Title
Assistant Teaching Professor (Ecology)
Employee Type
Office/Department
Work Environment
Job Type
Anticipated Start Date
Benefits at Loyola
https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits/
If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date
Position Duties
Loyola University Maryland (LUM) invites applications for an instructor committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching to join the Department of Biology at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. A master’s in biology or a closely related field is required; a Ph.D. is preferred. The candidate will teach introductory and upper-level courses in Ecology and Evolution for Biology majors as well as introductory courses in either Cell and Molecular Biology or Environmental Biology.
Teaching load will be 4 lectures or labs in fall and the equivalent in spring, with no required summer teaching. The candidate will assist the department in curricular development, assessment, and advising as well as contribute to the educational mission of Loyola University Maryland. The successful candidate should possess an awareness of and interest in high impact practices in line with the mission of Jesuit higher education.
The search committee is especially interested in candidates who will contribute to LUM’s stated goal of equity and inclusion of the academic community. We seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including but not limited to women, people of color, persons with disabilities, sexual minorities, first-generation college students, those with non-traditional career paths, and those who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s Jesuit mission and values. For more information about our values please visit: https://www.loyola.edu/about/mission
With a newly established Office of Equity and Inclusion headed by our Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, we are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. Key efforts include faculty development programming, opportunities for learning (e.g., Diversity Reading Groups), investment in pedagogical resources for differential instruction (e.g., Fellows Programs), affinity faculty and staff groups, and following best practices for hiring. For a full list of benefits to working at Loyola University Maryland, please visit https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits. Please note that Loyola University Maryland is a 503-b institution that qualifies towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs.
Our department offers B.S. degrees in Biology and in Biohealth as well as several interdisciplinary programs and minors. You can read more about our vibrant and growing department at https://www.loyola.edu/academics/biology
Please upload a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement, and a list of three professional references who can provide a recommendation letter. The teaching statement should include your philosophy of teaching and a summary of your teaching experiences.
The salary range will be $51,000 - 52,500 for those with a Masters' degree and 55,000 - 57,500 for those with a terminal degree. The priority review deadline is April 1st but review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Biology or a closely related field;
Demonstrate the potential for and a commitment to teaching excellence;
Be responsive to the educational needs of our diversifying student population.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in biology or a closely related discipline
An appreciation of or engagement in high-impact teaching practices
Commitment to the goals of education in the Jesuit tradition
Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
University Description
Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loy
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