The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College 
invites applications for a tenure-track position in microbiology to begin Fall 2025. 
Appointment at the rank of assistant professor is likely, but qualified candidates may be 
considered for a higher rank. Teaching responsibilities will include developing an 
advanced course in the candidate’s area of specialty and participating in teaching 
throughout our innovative curriculum, including introductory, core (e.g., genetics or cell 
biology) and capstone courses. Experience in the area of immunology or virology is 
desirable.

Qualifications: PhD in microbiology, virology, immunology, or a related field; 
postdoctoral experience strongly desired. Applicants should have demonstrated 
potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring and commitment to 
developing an active research program engaging undergraduate students. 
North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages 
candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply. 
Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly 
desirable.

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized private, four-year 
institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west 
of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million 
Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). 
North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is 
next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school 
districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money 
magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu North Central 
College is an EEO Employer.

Interested candidates should complete an application and submit a cover letter, 
curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests and 
plans, and three letters of recommendation in an electronic format to: 
https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/academic-affairs/prospective-and-incoming-faculty. 
For further information, contact Jennifer Sallee, search committee chair, at 
jlsallee@noctrl.edu.

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2024 and continue until the position is 
filled.