Job Title: Assistant Professor Biological Sciences Human Physiology Department Department of Biological Sciences
Reports to: Chair, Department of Biological Sciences Status: Full-time benefits-eligible Rate: $65,000 to $80,000 Location: Lisle, IL
Position Description: The Department of Biological Sciences at Benedictine University seeks applicants for a nine-month full-time tenure track faculty position in human physiology at the Assistant Professor rank beginning in Fall 2026. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in human physiology. The selected candidate will also be asked to contribute to the introductory biology sequence.
Dedication to teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and masters levels, undergraduate student research mentoring of masters students, and service to the University are expected.
Department Description: The Department of Biological Sciences houses undergraduate degrees in Biology, Health Science, and Sport & Exercise Science, as well as a Masters degree in Integrative Physiology. The Health Science degree program is the largest undergraduate program at Benedictine University.
Essential Job Responsibilities: Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in on-ground and/or online modalities. Teaching assignments could range across the discipline from the foundational undergraduate-level to upper-level graduate courses. Candidates will demonstrate active engagement in service at the University and in the community. Candidates will also be expected to design a high-quality research program that can actively recruit and engage students.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Application Process: Each applicant must provide a current CV, a list of 3 references who can attest to the applicants teaching and research capability, unofficial graduate transcripts, a teaching philosophy statement, and a research statement that summarizes their research interest and includes plans to develop a research program in which undergraduate students can participate. The documents are to be submitted through the Benedictine University Human Resources site at http://www.ben.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities.cfm.
Any questions should be directed to Dr. Cheryl Heinz, Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532. Email: cheinz@ben.edu
Application Material Required: Submit the following items online at this web site:
• Cover Letter that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the job description • Curriculum Vitae • Statement of Teaching Philosophy • Research Statement • Unofficial Graduate Transcripts (official transcripts required for hire) • Contact information for three professional references with a minimum of one academic reference