The College of Arts and Sciences at North Park University seeks applications for an open rank full-time tenure-track position in the Department of Biology to begin in August 2022.

We seek a dynamic teacher and a proactive contributor to the life of North Park community.  The primary teaching responsibilities for the position are human anatomy and physiology.  Additional teaching may include upper-division electives in areas of the candidate’s specialty, with a preference for histology, developmental biology, or courses on non-human animals. The preferred candidate will have a record of effective teaching at the undergraduate level.

The successful candidate will develop a laboratory or pedagogy research program that involves undergraduate students.

Essential Qualifications:

·         Ph.D. in Biology or Related Field

·         A clear understanding of and personal commitment to North Park University’s mission of Christian higher education and intercultural values

Desired Qualifications:

·         Experience in college-level teaching of human anatomy and physiology

·         Experience in effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved

·         Expertise in histology, developmental biology, non-human animals, or other areas of need in the department

Effective Date: August 2022 (Nine-month position)

Full consideration will be given to applications received no later than February 1, 2022.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should review the North Park Faculty Application
(https://assets.northpark.edu/wp-content/uploads/20180731124819/Faculty-Administrative-Application.pdf) and prepare a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, a description of a research program tailored for undergraduate students (2 pages maximum), the required essays within the Faculty Application and should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent independently.  Candidates will only be considered if all required materials are submitted. All materials should be submitted electronically to:

Dr. Yoojin Choi, – Search Chair

North Park University

3225 W. Foster Ave.

Box 57

Chicago, IL 60625

yjchoi@northpark.edu