Professor of Biomedical Sciences

Chicago, IL, United States

Please see Special Instructions for more details. A completed Roosevelt employment application – Use the Create Account link above to complete the application and upload additional documents. If you have an account, use the Log in link to access your account. Applicants should upload a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references.

Position Information

Position Rank

Track

Position Title

Position Title Professor of Biomedical Sciences

Category

Category Full-Time Faculty

Position Number

Posting Number

Posting Number F0000207

Location

Location Chicago

Open Date

Open Date 03/26/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled? Yes

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary

Roosevelt University (RU) is seeking a faculty member eligible for appointment as an associate or full professor, with a record of externally funded lab-based research in biological, biochemical or biomedical science, and with experience in academic leadership. This new position is integral to RU’s growth and innovation under its “Producing Research and Innovation through a Mentoring Ecosystem” (RU PRIME ) initiative, as funded by the U.S. Department of Education under a highly selective, multi-year grant award. RU PRIME reflects the University’s commitment to invest in self-sustaining and integrated graduate degree programs that support underrepresented STEM students from entry into RU through graduation. RU seeks an academic and culture leader to bring student-centric services and an innovative vision to bear on the initiative’s development, continual improvement, and fulfillment of its commitment to the University.

In addition to their research and teaching roles as faculty member, the successful candidate will be appointed as Director of the Biosciences program with a 3-year, renewable appointment. In this position, they will be responsible for: recruiting and hiring a faculty research cluster focused on biomedical sciences or biosciences and lead program development, in collaboration with RU faculty and leadership: designing, earning accreditation for, and implementing two graduate degree programs (first, an MS degree, and later a doctoral degree) over the duration of the grant; and assisting in developing a vertically-integrated research ecosystem that supports underrepresented STEM students.

This is a full-time, academic year, exempt, faculty position with occasional evening and weekend work required. The Director appointment is year-round. The position is in-person, based at the Schaumburg campus with up to 20% time on the Chicago campus. Per USCIS regulations, this position requires US citizenship or permanent residency.

Roosevelt University is a private, non-sectarian university with 4,500 students studying at campuses in Chicago’s south Loop, suburban Schaumburg and online. Founded on the principles of inclusion and social justice, Roosevelt is the fourth most ethnically diverse college in the Midwest, with a mission to prepare students to assume roles as leaders in their professions and communities.

Job Duties: These are the job duties required for the position.

Duty and Responsibility Research

Percentage Of Time 50

Drive a department-wide research agenda, fostering internal collaborations, prioritizing student mentoring and support, and mentoring faculty in external funding applications.

Conduct research using resources provided by external funding agencies

Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals

Foster and support collaborations with students and with and among colleagues

Apply for external funding to support ongoing and expanding research

Guide and mentor graduate students in the sciences toward pathways for graduation with undergraduate and graduate degrees

Duty and Responsibility Teaching Percentage Of Time 25

Teach at least two graduate courses in biomedical science, bioscience, or related topic each year.

Serve as a mentor to undergraduate and graduate students

Duty and Responsibility Program Administration Percentage Of Time 25

In collaboration with faculty and administration, develop, and guide through internal governance and accreditation, new scientific degree programs, e.g. , M.S. Biomedical Sciences, M.S. or Ph.D. Bioscience

Create and manage flexible course schedules to meet student needs.

Deploy universal design, Quality Matters (or similar), and research solutions to continually improve curricula

Serve as part of the Schaumburg Campus leadership team by being an active participant in campus events as well as in the broader academic, business, and governmental communities

Lead recruitment, hiring, and development of college faculty (full-time & adjunct)

Collaborate with Roosevelt University’s Student Success and Student Affairs teams toward continually improving support, retention, graduation rate, and professional prospects for RU students

Collaborate with Enrollment and Marketing team toward growing both domestic and international student bodies for the specified degree programs.

Meet with admissions staff as needed to explain programs and career opportunities related to those programs

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Shana Anderson. Her office is in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, 204A. She can be reached at (312) 341-3761 or [email protected].

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [email protected]. Special Instructions Summary

A completed Roosevelt employment application – Use the Create Account link above to complete the application and upload additional documents. If you have an account, use the Log in link to access your account. Applicants should upload a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

A distinguished record of funded research in a biomedical/bioscience field, as evidenced by a strong record of publication and past and current grant funding).

Excellence in didactic and laboratory teaching effectiveness.

Experience with the design and implementation of curriculum and assessment, through relevant college service, and as course instructor.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience of success in building multi-disciplinary collaborations and teams.

Demonstrated action toward forwarding social justice, a record of creating a climate of inclusivity, and evidence of support and respect for all students and colleagues, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.

Experience in serving students from diverse backgrounds, and an understanding of how to fulfill unique academic and social needs and aims.

Understanding how a backward-mapped pedagogical approach creates a positive learning experience.

Years of Experience Required Years of Experience Required Seven years experience as faculty

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in an academic leadership role(s), such as department chair, program director or other relevant academic leadership experience;

Eligibility for appointment at rank of associate or full professor based on a strong record of effective instruction and high-quality scholarship;

Record of success in acquiring external funding

Required Education: Ph.D. in biomedical sciences or related field Preferred Qualifications

Experience mentoring doctoral candidates’ research

Experience in creation and implementation of new graduate degree programs, from inception to accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (or other regional accreditor);

Demonstrated commitment to innovation and development of best practices focused on student academic and professional goals.

Equipment Operated Basic office equipment (desktop computer, copier/ multi-function device, and telephone) and such equipment as may be used in laboratory settings.

Working Conditions

Classroom or laboratory.

Priority Application Instructions

Departmental Contact Information

Kelly Wentz-Hunter, Search Committee Chair, Dean, Roosevelt University College of Science, Health and Pharmacy (312-322-7107)

Email: [email protected]

Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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