Northwestern University’s Department of Molecular Biosciences invites applications for a full time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure eligible faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Instruction, beginning September 1st, 2025. Duties include teaching six quarter-long undergraduate courses per academic year, or the equivalent in student advising, in the Biological Sciences major. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence, breadth, and innovation in teaching. The successful candidate will exhibit strong interest in education scholarship and sharing of best teaching practices. We seek candidates with experience and teaching interests in Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biostatistics, Genomics, Biochemistry and Biophysics, but these may vary based on the expertise of the candidate.  

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Biology or a related field, which must be conferred by June 1st, 2025. Applicants should submit (in PDF format): cover letter, curriculum vitae, and detailed teaching portfolio (including teaching interests and philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations). Please request at least three letters of recommendation focusing on teaching skills and interactions with students. Details on preparing and submitting the application can be found on the Molecular Biosciences homepage (http://www.molbiosci.northwestern.edu). Please read ALL instructions before proceeding to the application page. Review of application materials will begin on February 28, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.  Inquiries can be sent to Michele McDonough at  molbioscisearch@northwestern.edu.  

Salary commensurate with previous training and experience.