Assistant Professor

Position Details

Job Title Assistant Professor Position Title Assistant Professor Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Location Code PHYSIOLOGY (06240A) Department Name PHYSIOLOGY Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of

Medicine (SSOM) seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

level.

We seek a colleague whose research program will complement departmental strengths in

cardiovascular, aging, molecular and cellular neuroscience, cell mechanics, and cell signaling

research. Careful but not exclusive consideration will be given to applicants who engage in

biophysical, aging, and multi-omics approaches. The successful candidate will have the

opportunity to engage collaborative translational research groups within Loyola's Cardiovascular

Research Institute and the Center for Healthy Aging and Resistance Mechanisms. Additional

information on the departmental and cross-departmental research areas, resources, and

facilities are described here:

https://www.luc.edu/stritch/physio/

https://charm.sites.luc.edu/

https://www.luc.edu/stritch/cvri/

The SSOM is actively expanding its foundational research departments and we seek innovators

to advance studies that span foundational and clinical investigations. Laboratory space will be

provided in the recently-constructed Center for Translational Research and Education

(www.luc.edu/ctre).

Candidates must have a doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience with strong publication

records. The faculty applicant will be expected to sustain an independent, externally-funded

research program and contribute to graduate and medical education. Inquiries and applications

should be sent to campsearch24@luc.edu. Applications should include a cover letter (1 page), CV

(3 pages), research statement (3 pages, excluding references), DEI statement (1 page), and

teaching philosophy (1 page) as a single PDF. Applications will be accepted until the position is

filled, but we encourage early submissions as reviews will occur on a rolling basis starting June

1st.

The Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology values and is committed to fostering a culture

of equal opportunity for all persons. We strongly encourage under-represented minorities and

women candidates to apply. LUC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. LUC

Stritch School of Medicine is located in suburban Maywood, IL, 11 miles from downtown

Chicago, and provides diverse residential opportunities (urban to rural) with easy access to the

Best Big City in the U.S. for six straight years.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience with strong publication

records. The faculty applicant will be expected to sustain an independent, externally-funded

research program, and contribute to graduate and medical education

Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Candidates must have a doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience with strong publication

records. The faculty applicant will be expected to sustain an independent, externally-funded

research program and contribute to graduate and medical education.

Open Date 06/01/2024 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Inquiries and applications should be sent to campsearch24@luc.edu. Applications should include a cover letter (1 page), CV (3 pages), research statement (3 pages, excluding references), DEI statement (1 page), and teaching philosophy (1 page) as a single PDF. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but we encourage early submissions as reviews will occur on a rolling basis starting June 1st.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees.

Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.