Assistant Professor

Loyola University Chicago

$99K — $125K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in a relevant field
  • Postdoctoral experience
  • Strong publication record
  • Ability to sustain an independent, externally-funded research program
  • Experience contributing to graduate and medical education

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a collaborative research program in cardiac physiology and related areas
  • Engage with translational research groups at Loyola's Cardiovascular Research Institute
  • Contribute to the education of graduate and medical students
  • Pursue external funding for research initiatives
  • Explore innovative methodologies including biophysical and imaging techniques

Benefits

  • Access to health and wellness benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Potential for collaboration across research fields
  • Dynamic academic environment with diverse research capabilities
  • Access to extensive facilities and resources at the Stritch School of Medicine
Full Job Description
Position Details

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

Salary Range: $99,000 - $125,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

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 collaborative colleague whose research program is focused on

fundamental mechanistic processes related to cardiac physiology, cell physiology/

mechanics, and/or molecular neurophysiology. Careful but not exclusive

consideration will be given to applicants who use non-traditional models alongside

innovative biophysical, 'omics, and live imaging approaches to address fundamental

knowledge gaps. Departmental strengths include faculty engaged in cardiovascular

science, ion channel physiology, molecular motors, cellular biophysics, calcium

signaling, nuclear steroid receptors, RNA biology, and aging research. The successful

candidate will have the opportunity to engage with collaborative translational research

groups within Loyola's Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI). Additional

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

and facilities are described here:

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

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

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.

Please submit all applications at Loyola Careers portal (job #8550068) and note that

references will not be contacted without applicant's approval. Applications will be

accepted until the position is filled, but we encourage early submissions as reviews

will occur on a rolling basis.

Applications should include a cover letter describing your interest and programmatic

fit with the position (1 page), CV (3 pages) and research statement (3 pages,

excluding references) as a single PDF. Applications will be accepted until the position

is filled.

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

from downtown Chicago, and provides diverse residential opportunities (urban to

rural).

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
05/21/2025

Close Date

Salary Range
$99,000 - $125,000

Additional Salary Information

This salary range is for a 12-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit all applications at Loyola Careers portal (job #8550068) and note that

references will not be contacted without applicant's approval. Applications will be

accepted until the position is filled, but we encourage early submissions as reviews

will occur on a rolling basis.

Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/28131

Job Number
8550068

Organizational Location
HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS

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