Overview
The Neuroscience Program at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 2-year, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor of Neuroscience instructional position that will begin August 10, 2024. Located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia and close to metropolitan areas such as Richmond, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, William & Mary consistently ranks among the top public universities nationally.
This appointment has a service component commensurate with rank. This appointment may be renewable contingent upon program needs, availability of funds, and performance review.
We seek an individual with expertise in cellular or molecular neuroscience. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching load.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Biology, Neuroscience, or a closely related discipline is required at the time the appointment begins (August 10, 2024). Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in Neurobiology and/or Biostatistics and develop advanced undergraduate cellular or molecular neuroscience courses in their area of expertise.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience teaching and mentoring undergraduates is preferred.
Special Application Instructions
Applicants must apply online. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, a statement of research interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as course evaluations). A diversity statement is not required. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Neuroscience in any of the aforementioned required documents. The candidate will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration, candidates must submit their application materials by the initial review date, February 1st, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.
EEO Statement
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.