Assistant Professor, Biology - Neuroscience

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Position Description

The University of Scranton Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2027.

Essential Duties

We welcome candidates broadly trained in neuroscience, with expertise in neuroanatomy preferred. Our department values student-centered teaching practices and seeks a candidate who is capable of offering courses including (but not limited to) Functional Neuroanatomy, Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, and General Biology I and II. Additional courses may be taught within the Neuroscience Program and Biology Department. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop a sustainable undergraduate-driven research program that deepens the current offerings of our Neuroscience program and Biology Department. Our research programs embrace scientific investigation and understanding of all biological core concepts including evolution; structure and function; information flow, exchange, and storage; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems.

Applicants may also contribute to other programs in Biological Sciences including Biology, Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology (BCMB), Physiology, or Environmental Science.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. is required by the start date; postdoctoral experience is preferred.

The Biology Department is housed in a state-of-the-art unified science center. Visit the Biology Department for more information about its programs and faculty, and the Neuroscience Program for information on that program.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Immigration sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

Position Details

• Rank: Assistant Professor
• Tenure: Tenure Track
• Full-Time, 9-month annual schedule
• Posting Number: F00617P

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply online at universityofscrantonjobs.com. Review of applications will begin on October 9th. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The application must include:

• A cover letter
• A current curriculum vitae
• A teaching statement that outlines your teaching experience, describes your pedagogical approach to developing and administering student-centered classes, and proposes undergraduate courses you can teach and/or develop at The University of Scranton
• A research statement that summarizes your prior contributions to research, your goals for developing a research program at The University of Scranton, and your approach to involving undergraduates from a variety of backgrounds with different levels of preparation in your research
• Three selected publications
• Names and contact information of three individuals who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. Letter requests will be automatically sent upon name submission. Letters of recommendation must be received prior to applicants being reviewed.

We welcome applications from individuals of all beliefs, backgrounds, and identities.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Ashley Driver, Chair of the Search Committee, at ashley.driver@scranton.edu.

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