"Biology Instructor (Non-tenure track)"

Job Description

Position Title: Biology Instructor (Non-tenure track)

Department: Biological Sciences

Reports To: RCAS Dean

Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL)

Start Date: August 2025

Position Summary:

The Dominican University Department of Biological Sciences seeks applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-track instructor beginning in fall 2025 to teach undergraduate courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Introductory General Biology, and Introductory Human Biology. The standard teaching load for an instructor position is the equivalent of 24 credits (lecture and labs) per year. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to the University's Core Curriculum and uphold the mission and values of the University.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Introductory General Biology, and Introductory Human Biology.
• Availability for weekend and/or evening courses/labs.
• Advising undergraduate students within the department.
• Participation in University or College Committees.

Required Qualifications:

• M.S. degree in Biology or a related field with teaching experience.
• A commitment to working with first-generation, immigrant, and/or underrepresented/historically excluded students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology pre-nursing curriculum.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Salary and FLSA Status

FLSA Status: Exempt, full-time

SALARY: $60,000 - $61,950 annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.

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