Open Rank Professor of Science

About the role

The Open Rank Professor of Science will teach and revise curriculum for the Health Science sequence of courses at National Louis University's Undergraduate College. This role requires content expertise in biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and/or chemistry, as well as demonstrated instructional excellence and a commitment to NLU’s undergraduate student population.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty team and career services staff to develop an effective student experience for students.
• Facilitate courses by delivering engaging instruction in multiple modalities.
• Empower students to develop competency by sharing a passion for the subject and skills being taught.
• Utilize technology-based teaching platforms aid students in the development of competencies.
• Communicate professionally and relate well.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in a science discipline; Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of science experience in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to increasing professional opportunities for historically underrepresented college students and to building career skills that will increase professional access and success.
• Content expertise in biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and/or chemistry.
• Experience and a passion for elevating and driving toward excellence in teaching in a higher education setting, particularly with students from minoritized populations.
• Excellent facilitation and classroom management skills; ability to differentiate instruction and support based on students with diverse learning needs.
• Technologically savvy, with experience working with different platforms and learning management systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative attitude and creative problem-solving skills.
• Experience with digital tools for teaching, teaching in either online or blended/hybrid formats is required.
• Able to consistently connect instruction to its real-world relevance, tying in concepts and theories in the classroom to students’ current and future work experiences and highlighting immediate applicability.
• Willing and able to use data to inform instruction.