Biology and Women's Studies and Gender Studies, Lecturer (Gender, Sexuality, and the Biology of Sex ), Non-Tenure track

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

The Department of Biology and the Women's Studies and Gender Studies ( WSGS) Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seek qualified candidates for an appointment as Lecturer in Gender, Sexuality, and the Biology of Sex beginning Fall 2026. The Department of Biology has 48 full-time faculty members serving 1,600 undergraduate majors, many of whom strive for a career in a health-related profession. The Department offers several BS degrees and a research-based MS degree. For more information about the department, please visit its website at www.luc.edu/biology. WSGS is an interdisciplinary program offering a diverse array of courses taught by faculty across the university, serving approximately 55 undergraduate majors and minors. WSGS also has a steady stream of MA students and MA/ MSW dual-degree students in WSGS and Social Work. For more information about the program, please visit its website at www.luc.edu/wsgs.

We welcome candidates with a teaching profile at the interface of biology, social science, and the humanities. The successful candidate will be based in the Department of Biology, with a 50% affiliation with WSGS. We welcome candidates with expertise in any discipline associated with the biology of sex, including evolution, cell biology, developmental biology, or genetics. Candidates must also have the ability to teach within the WSGS program in areas that explore the ways that sex and gender manifest themselves in social, cultural, and political arenas.

This search is part of a college-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who are prepared to contribute to a culture of inclusion, committed to interdisciplinarity, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

This position involves teaching four courses per semester, with these courses split evenly between WSGS and the Department of Biology. Courses taught within WSGS could include Introduction to WSGS from a Global Perspective and Contemporary Issues in WSGS, as well as upper-level courses within the candidate's area of expertise. Courses taught within Biology could include General Biology lecture and lab sections as well as upper-level courses within the candidate's area of expertise. The successful candidate will also engage in professional development activities as well as service at the department level or above.

The candidate will have a PhD in biology or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

The candidate will have a PhD in biology or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

The anticipated salary range for this position is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Applicants should submit to www.careers.luc.edu (1) a letter of interest; (2) a current Curriculum Vitae; (3) a statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (4) a statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching and service; and (5) the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to submit their letters).

Please direct inquiries to:

Dr. Thomas Sanger

Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair

Department of Biology

Loyola University Chicago

1032 West Sheridan Rd.

Chicago, IL 60660

email: tsanger@luc.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before January 1, 2026, will receive full consideration.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

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