Instructional Professor (IP) - Phoenix STEM Program
- Employer
- University of Chicago - The College
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Salary
- Commensurate with education and experience
- Closing date
- Oct 1, 2022
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology
- Job Type
- Faculty
- Organization Type
- Academia
Description
The Biological Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago is accepting applications for an Instructional Professor (IP) (rank commensurate with experience) to be part of the Phoenix STEM Program team. Phoenix STEM is a new program whose goal is to promote the success of historically under-represented and first-generation students in STEM majors at the University of Chicago. The BSCD Phoenix STEM IP will be trained to teach collaborative learning workshops to help students succeed in Biology and Biochemistry courses in the Biology major. Anticipated topics are Cell Biology, Genetics, Developmental Biology, Physiology and Biochemistry. The BSCD Phoenix STEM IP will also work with the Phoenix STEM team to develop resources for Phoenix STEM students and serve as an academic advisor for these students. This position reports to the Phoenix STEM program director and the Master of the Biological Sciences Collegiate Division.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in an area of Biology or Biochemistry and at least 2 years of teaching experience. Candidates with knowledge and experience in inclusion and diversity in STEM are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions
To apply for this position candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago's Interfolio jobs board at https://apply.interfolio.com/110503, and upload a curriculum vitae, syllabus and teaching evaluations from one-two courses, a one page teaching statement, and the names and contact information for three references. This job will remain posted until filled.
This position will be part of the Service Employees International Union.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.
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