Biology - Non-Tenure Track Faculty

Title: Biology NonTenure Track Faculty
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: School of Biological Sciences
Campus Location: Normal IL

Job Summary

This position will teach a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate lecture courses in the School of Biological Sciences. They may also contribute to the teaching of laboratory or seminar courses for undergraduates

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:
Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life (eligibility determination)
Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: State University:
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BloomingtonNormal:
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Salary Rate / Pay Rate

With a terminal degree on a fulltime contract $5500$8136 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications. (Parttime contracts prorated to the amount of time contracted (FTE).

Required Qualifications

1. A conferred PhD in Biology.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Proficiency with computers.
4. Candidate must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position as mandated by state law.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prior experience instructing at the college level.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

08/16/2025

Required Applicant Documents

Cover letter Reference List (contact information for at least three professional references) CV

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply

Contact Information for Applicants

School of Biological Sciences
Kris Trepac


Human Resources
Lexi Marquez

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

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