Description

The Department of Biological Sciences at Loyola University New Orleans seeks highly qualified applicants for a Professor of the Practice position to begin teaching introductory courses for majors and non-majors in Fall 2026.

Examples of Duties

• Teach four courses per semester
• Teaching assignments are based on needs of students and department and may include A&P for Nursing labs, Microbiology for Nursing labs, introductory biology labs, BioInquiry (a first-year seminar for majors), and Investigating Nature (an introductory science course for non-majors).
• Maintain weekly office hours
• Manage course content and post grades in Canvas LMS
• Assist with advising Biology majors
• Other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

• Minimum advanced degree (preferably PhD) in Biology or related field
• Demonstrated commitment to rigorous, innovative, and inclusive teaching

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodations
• Teaching is primarily in person and on campus

Supplemental Information

Visit here to learn more about the Department of Biological Sciences, our recently renovated teaching spaces, and Loyola University New Orleans

Email questions about this position to Dr. Frank Jordan, Professor and Chair of Biological Sciences.

To apply: upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and names of three references to NeoEd via the Apply button on this page.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Loyola University welcomes students of diverse backgrounds and prepares them to lead meaningful lives with and for others; to pursue truth, wisdom, and virtue; and to work for a more just world. Inspired by Ignatius of Loyola's vision of finding God in all things, the university is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, while also offering opportunities for professional studies in undergraduate and selected graduate programs. Loyola offers a transformative Jesuit education in the most unique city in America. The beautiful campus is located across from Audubon Park in a scenic Uptown New Orleans neighborhood, near some of the world’s best music venues and restaurants. Loyola provides benefits, including 100% tuition remission for spouses and children. Please see our benefits page for details.

In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an annual security report. That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.

Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.