Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. Located for over 125 years on the land of the Miami and Potawatomi tribes in what is today Chicago’s northside, NPU has recently been designated a Hispanic Serving Institution and is committed to serving diverse populations. Elevating North Park University’s core distinctives of Christian, city-centered, and intercultural, NPU values diversity among its faculty and is committed to building a racially and culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages the nomination and candidacies of persons who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color regardless of gender.

North Park University is located in Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Conde Nast Traveler.

Mission

The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

Vision

Building on our core institutional identity-Christian, city-centered, intercultural-our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet.

Duties and Responsibilities

The College of Arts and Sciences at North Park University seeks applications for an open rank open-track position in the Department of Biology to begin in August 2026. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.S. in biology or a closely related field.

The successful candidate will teach a full load of courses in biology (primarily Introduction to Human Anatomy, Advanced Human Physiology, and other courses based on their qualifications and expertise). Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate students, implementing a scholarly agenda that includes undergraduate students, and participating in institutional service. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Salary range for this position is $60,000 – $64,000

Required:

• M.S. in biology, health care, or related discipline (candidates with a master’s degree will only be considered for non-tenure track faculty positions)
• Committed to the university’s mission and identity.
• Possess a clear understanding and personal commitment to North Park University’s mission of Christian higher education.

Desired:

• Ph.D. in biology or related discipline (candidates with a doctoral-level degree in a healthcare field are encouraged to apply).
• Ideal candidates will have demonstrated excellence in teaching (preferably in Anatomy and Physiology).
• Post-doctoral or Industrial Research Experience in biology.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Experience with the Canvas Learning Management System.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Prescription Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Remission
• Helwig Recreation Center