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Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Biological Sciences (25-26)

DePaul University
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Biology Faculty Instructor Lecturer Teaching Full time
Position Description

The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a 10-month term (non-tenure track) faculty position as Teaching Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2025, with teaching responsibilities commencing in the Fall of 2025. The area of applicant specialization should be in at least one of the following areas: microbiology, cell biology, or genetics. 

We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of effectiveness or potential as both a laboratory coordinator and instructor for a variety of biology courses and a commitment to continued development as an educator. Responsibilities will include teaching courses and lab sections for science majors, non-science majors, and graduate students as well as coordinating labs for large, multi-section courses in microbiology, cell biology and genetics. The specific courses will depend on the area of applicant specialization. Providing mentoring for course-based undergraduate student research and working with the Center for Teaching and Learning for continued professional development are also a possibility for motivated individuals.

Visit https://csh.depaul.edu/academics/biological-sciences/Pages/default.aspx for more information about the Department of Biological Sciences.

About the College

The College of Science and Health includes units of Biological Sciences; Chemistry and Biochemistry; Environmental Science and Studies; Health Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Neuroscience; Nursing; Physics and Astrophysics; Psychology; and Rehabilitative Sciences and Professions. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, and accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College of Science and Health is located on DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus.

Qualifications

Required:

  • A PhD or MS in a biology-related field
  • At least two years of college-level teaching experience
Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin June 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online with:

  • A cover letter
  • Curriculum vita
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Contact information for three references (References will be contacted to upload their recommendations.)

E-mail Dr. Tim Sparkes (tsparkes@depaul.edu) for additional inquiries.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length.  The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

DePaul University and Our Mission

As an innovative Catholic, Vincentian university anchored in the global city of Chicago, DePaul supports the integral human development of its students. The university does so through its commitment to outstanding teaching, academic excellence, real-world experience, and community engagement. DePaul prepares its graduates to be successful in their chosen fields and agents of transformation throughout their lives. 

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul passionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. Through education, creative endeavors, and research, the university addresses the great questions of our day, promoting peaceful, just, and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges. Since its founding in 1898, DePaul University has remained dedicated to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities.

Comprised of ten colleges and schools, offering 130+ undergraduate majors and 170+ graduate programs, DePaul’s faculty challenges its students to analyze and solve real-world problems with rigor and innovation. 

As an urban faith-based institution with a diverse student body, DePaul is committed to growing and maintaining a faculty dedicated to advancing the Vincentian mission through research, teaching, and service.  DePaul upholds a fair and equitable recruitment, interview, and hiring process where supporting diverse populations and academic excellence are compatible goals. Our vibrant and diverse faculty is supported through academic and professional development resources.  Successful candidates thrive and are at home in an environment where diverse cultures and identities, ideas, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and supported.

About DePaul University

As an innovative Catholic, Vincentian university anchored in the global city of Chicago, DePaul supports the integral human development of its students. The university does so through its commitment to outstanding teaching, academic excellence, real-world experience, and community engagement. DePaul prepares its graduates to be successful in their chosen fields and agents of transformation throughout their lives. 

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul passionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. Through education, creative endeavors, and research, the university addresses the great questions of our day, promoting peaceful, just, and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges. Since its founding in 1898, DePaul University has remained dedicated to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities.

Comprised of ten colleges and schools, offering 130+ undergraduate majors and 170+ graduate programs, DePaul’s faculty challenges its students to analyze and solve real-world problems with rigor and innovation. 

As an urban faith-based institution with a diverse student body, DePaul is committed to growing and maintaining a faculty dedicated to advancing the Vincentian mission through research, teaching, and service.  DePaul upholds a fair and equitable recruitment, interview, and hiring process where supporting diverse populations and academic excellence are compatible goals. Our vibrant and diverse faculty is supported through academic and professional development resources.  Successful candidates thrive and are at home in an environment where diverse cultures and identities, ideas, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and supported.

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