Biology Instructor Job at Dominican University, River Forest, IL

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  • Dominican University
  • River Forest, IL

Job Description

Position Title: Biology Instructor (Non-tenure track)

Department: Biological Sciences

Reports To: RCAS Dean

Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL)

Start Date: August 2025

Position Summary:

The Dominican University Department of Biological Sciences seeks applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-track instructor beginning in fall 2025 to teach undergraduate courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Introductory General Biology, and Introductory Human Biology. The standard teaching load for an instructor position is the equivalent of 24 credits (lecture and labs) per year. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to the University's Core Curriculum and uphold the mission and values of the University.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Teach undergraduate courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Introductory General Biology, and Introductory Human Biology.
  • Availability for weekend and/or evening courses/labs.
  • Advising undergraduate students within the department.
  • Participation in University or College Committees.

Required Qualifications:

  • M.S. degree in Biology or a related field with teaching experience.
  • A commitment to working with first-generation, immigrant, and/or underrepresented/historically excluded students.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Teaching experience in Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology pre-nursing curriculum.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Salary and FLSA Status

  • FLSA Status: Exempt, full-time
  • SALARY: $60,000 - $61,950 annually

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

About Dominican University

Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.

Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families' level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.

Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit

Expectations for all Dominican Employees

To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.

Institutional Statement

Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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