Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology

Position Title
Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology

Employee Type
Regular

Office/Department
Biology

Work Environment

Remote and hybrid positions are open to applicants based in states identified here: Work at Loyola | Loyola University Maryland.
Loyola University Maryland Main Campus

Job Type
Full time

Anticipated Start Date

Benefits at Loyola

https://www.loyola.edu/department/people-culture/benefits/

If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date

Position Duties

Loyola University Maryland (LUM) invites applications for an instructor committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching to join the Department of Biology at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. A master's in biology or a closely related field is required; a Ph.D. is preferred. The candidate will teach introductory and upper-level courses in Ecology and Evolution for Biology majors as well as introductory courses in either Cell and Molecular Biology or Organismal biology. The candidate will also have the opportunity to develop an upper-level course in their area of specialty within ecology or evolutionary biology. Teaching load will be 4 lectures or labs in fall and the equivalent in spring, with no required summer teaching. The candidate will assist the department in curricular development, assessment, and advising as well as contribute to the educational mission of Loyola University Maryland. The successful candidate should possess an awareness of and interest in high impact practices in line with the mission of Jesuit higher education.

The search committee is especially interested in candidates who will contribute to LUM's stated goal of equity and inclusion of the academic community. We seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including but not limited to women, people of color, persons with disabilities, sexual minorities, first-generation college students, those with non-traditional career paths, and those who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's Jesuit mission and values. For more information about our values please visit: https://www.loyola.edu/about/mission

With a newly established Office of Equity and Inclusion headed by our Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, we are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. Key efforts include faculty development programming, opportunities for learning (e.g., Diversity Reading Groups), investment in pedagogical resources for differential instruction (e.g., Fellows Programs), affinity faculty and staff groups, and following best practices for hiring. For a full list of benefits to working at Loyola University Maryland, please visit https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits. Please note that Loyola University Maryland is a 503-b institution that qualifies towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs.

Our department offers B.S. degrees in Biology and in Biohealth as well as several interdisciplinary programs and minors. You can read more about our vibrant and growing department at https://www.loyola.edu/academics/biology

Please upload a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement, and a list of three professional references who can provide a recommendation letter. The teaching statement should include your philosophy of teaching and a summary of your teaching experiences.

The priority review deadline is May 22nd but review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Salary range is $52,500 - 54,500 for those with a Masters' degree and $55,500 - 58,000 for those with a terminal degree.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Biology or a closely related field;

Demonstrate the potential for and a commitment to teaching excellence;

Be responsive to the educational needs of our diversifying student population.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in biology or a closely related discipline

An appreciation of or engagement in high-impact teaching practices

Commitment to the goals of education in the Jesuit tradition

Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Employment Eligibility

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

University Description

Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is a Catholic University and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.

The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 "Best Colleges" list. Loyola was also ranked No. 51 for impact on graduate salaries and No. 81 in the nation for student experience. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Review named it one of the nation's top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2026. Loyola is one of 75 colleges and universities included on a list of the "new" dream schools in Jeffrey Selingo's book, Dream School, Finding the College That's Right for You. The list of "new" dream schools highlights institutions with strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and dynamic student experiences. Loyola was also listed among the "best value" private colleges in Kiplinger's Personal Finance.

Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation's top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications.

Learn more about our prestigious rankings and notable accolades and university profile by clicking on the hyperlinks.

Diversity Statement

Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.