Lecturer of Physiology & Human Anatomy
School of Molecular & Cellular Biology
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks applicants for a teaching position in the disciplines of Physiology and Human Anatomy at the rank of Lecturer. The position involves teaching a range of courses in the school with a focus on disciplines of Physiology and Human Anatomy.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach 5 courses, or their equivalent, in any Fall, Spring, and Summer terms cycle. These may include large lecture courses, multi-section lab courses, and small discussion sections.
• Supervise Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) and/or Undergraduate Learning Assistants (ULAs) for these courses, when GTAs or ULAs are involved.
• Devise and deliver assigned courses utilizing evidence-based practices such as backward design and employing active learning strategies, maintain and improve current course materials, and develop or revised course content as needed.
• Assist the MCB Instructional Program team in supporting students in the School of MCB by participation in academic advising, mentoring, recruitment, and other ways as needed.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Physiology, Human Anatomy, or closely related discipline
• 3 years of teaching experience at the college or university level in Physiology and Anatomy

Preferred Qualifications

• More than 3 years of experience teaching at the college or university level in Human Physiology and Human Anatomy
• Evidence of instruction that includes student-centered and inclusive practices
• Discipline-based Education and/or Pedagogical Research experience
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment

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Appointment Information

The Lecturer position is a 100% full-time, non-tenure track position appointed on a 12-month service basis.

The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The salary range for this position is $70,889 - $79,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Reappointment is possible, based on funding, student need, and performance review. Sponsorship for Work authorization is not available for this position.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on January 7, 2026. To apply for this position, please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three professional references by the deadline date. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by the closing date. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.

For further information regarding application procedures, contact mcb-hr@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1032565
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu