Position Details: The Department of Biology at Loyola University Maryland ( LUM ) invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions, one in anatomy and physiology and one in ecology and evolutionary biology to begin in July 2024. We are looking for candidates committed to excellence in undergraduate education at a dynamic liberal arts university who can continue a productive research program. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to LUM’s stated goal of equity and inclusion of the academic community. For the anatomy and physiology position, we seek outstanding candidates from all areas of physiology who can support our robust and growing pre-health programs. Loyola prepares students for a broad array of pre-health careers including medicine, dental, physician’s assistant, nursing, and physical therapy. For the ecology and evolutionary biology position, those with expertise in urban ecology or who can draw on the local resource of our Chesapeake Bay are of particular interest. Successful candidates will teach two courses in their area of expertise (each with lecture and laboratory) and will contribute to our introductory biology sequence. The successful candidate should possess an awareness of and interest in high impact practices in line with the mission of Jesuit higher education. Faculty development opportunities are also available. We highly value the ability and motivation to collaborate with other faculty members, the provision of high-value research experiences to our undergraduates, and a commitment to “inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.” Loyola seeks 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 actively 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 (https://www.loyola.edu/department/faculty-development/teaching/faculty-fellows) ), 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 a B.S. in Biology, a B.S. 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 US News ranks Loyola University Maryland #4 in Regional Universities in the North. Baltimore is #5 on Forbes’s list of rising start-up cities, and the Baltimore/Washington region is a national research hub. The Baltimore area is home to many governmental and private institutions that offer opportunities for scholarly collaboration including the National Institutes of Health, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Please upload a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a list of three professional references who can provide a recommendation letter, a research statement, and a teaching statement. The teaching statement (please upload as Faculty Essay) should include your philosophy of teaching, a summary of your teaching experiences, and the courses you would be excited to teach. The research statement (please upload as Other 1) should make clear how you envision conducting a productive research program at a primarily undergraduate institution. Review of applications will begin on November 27th and will continue until the position is filled. To apply for the Assistant Professor in Ecology, please visit our site here: https://careers.loyola.edu/postings/6969 To apply for the Assistant Professor in Anatomy and Physiology, please visit our site: https://careers.loyola.edu/postings/7009 Details: Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.