Job description

Position Rank Assistant Professor

Track Tenure Track

Category Full-Time Faculty

Position Number NEW

Posting Number F0000258

Location Chicago

Open Date 12/02/2025

Open Until Filled? Yes

Job Type Full-Time

Position Summary

The Integrated Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) Program in the College of Science, Health, and Pharmacy at Roosevelt University, Schaumburg, Illinois invites applications for two Tenure-Track, research-focused Assistant Professor positions. We are seeking collaborative and creative researchers who bring innovative biochemical, cellular, therapeutic, or computational approaches to conduct team-oriented, applied, and integrated research targeting cancer.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND COLLEGE

Building upon the research expertise in molecular genetics, multi-omics, immunology, chemistry, computer and data sciences, and pharmacy, the IBMS Program collaborates with the scientific, medical, and pharmaceutical communities to develop novel integrated methodologies that expedite breakthroughs in cancer therapeutics. We prioritize collaborative teamwork and recruit candidates who can extend and enhance the IBMS Program’s excellence in cancer research. The College of Science, Health, and Pharmacy offers active faculty development and mentorship programs to facilitate career progression. Support is also available for grant writing, locating external funding resources, and processing grant submissions before and after approval. Due to the nature of the funding for this position, sponsorship will not be possible.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research & Scholarship (70%):

• Maintain an active research agenda in cancer biology and therapeutics or a closely related field.
• Publish in peer-reviewed venues and seek external funding where appropriate.
• Mentor and supervise student researchers at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• As these are research-focused faculty positions, new hires are expected to receive grant funding that will cover 20% of their salary by the end of year 3.

Teaching (20%):

• Participate in mentoring Master and PhD students and teach graduate-level courses.

Service (10%):

• Service to the department, college, University, and profession
• Support community engagement.

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience.

Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link: https://rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com/

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].

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• PhD or equivalent degree in biomedical science.
• Postdoctoral experience and research excellence in cancer biology and treatment.
• Strong knowledge, research skills, and peer-reviewed publications in cancer molecular, multi-omics, biomarker, therapeutic, and/or database analysis.
• Peer-reviewed publications in cancer fields.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in building multi-disciplinary collaborations and teams.
• Evidence of support and respect for all students and colleagues, and experience in serving students from diverse backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in biomedical science.
• Postdoctoral experience and research excellence in cancer biology and treatment.
• Strong knowledge, research skills, and peer-reviewed publications in cancer molecular, multi-omics, biomarker, therapeutic, and/or database analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior service and mentorship of masters’ and doctoral candidates’ research.
• Graduate-level teaching experience.

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment (desktop computer, copier/ multi-function device, and telephone)
and equipment that may be used in laboratory settings.

Working Conditions

Classroom, office, and lab settings.

Departmental Contact Information

Please contact Chien-An “Andy” Hu, Ph.D., Director and Professor, Integrated Biomedical Science, College of Science, Health, and Pharmacy, (847) 330-4511/Chu02@roosevelt for information.

How to apply

Applicants should submit the following materials as a single PDF online through the RU employment application portal under “letter of interest” (available on the website). The PDF file should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of planned research projects, and a statement addressing their teaching philosophy and prior teaching experience. Review of applications will begin January 15th, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible.