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Naperville, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Summary:

The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications from broadly trained cell and molecular biologist for a tenure-track position to begin Fall 2027. Appointment at the rank of assistant professor is likely, but qualified candidates may be considered for a higher rank. Teaching responsibilities will include an advanced course in molecular biology, a basic cell biology course, and introductory and capstone courses in our innovative research-focused curriculum.

Basic Qualifications:

Basic qualifications are required at the time of application. + PhD in cell biology, molecular biology or related field; postdoctoral experience desired. + Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring and commitment to developing an active research program engaging undergraduate students.

Salary Range:

The budgeted salary range for this position is: +

Assistant:

$62,000•67,000 +

Associate:

$72,000•78,000 +

Professor:

$83,000•88,000

About NCC :

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply. Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable.

Application Window:

Open date: August 25, 2026 Initial review date: September 30, 2026 Apply by initial review date to ensure full consideration by the committee. For more information, please visit: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/academic-affairs/prospective-and-incoming faculty (https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/academic-affairs/prospective-and-incoming%20faculty%20) Interested candidates should complete and submit an application with all required documentation online at: https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/16004 For further information, contact the search committee chair, Greg Ruthig, at grruthig@noctrl.edu. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account