Academic Joint Departments–Non-Tenure Earning–Teaching Assistant Professor–Neurobiology

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Position Information

School/College:                  Academic Joint Departments

Title :                                      Academic Joint Departments–Non-Tenure Earning–Teaching Assistant Professor–Neurobiology

Assignment Category:     Full-Time

Rank:                                      Assistant Professor

Tenure Status:                    Non-Tenure Track

Payroll Status:                    Faculty 12

Job Description :               The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine invites applications for a teaching faculty position in the Department of Neurobiology. We are seeking candidates who apply innovative approaches to teaching the development, function, and malfunction of the nervous system at multiple levels of analysis. Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level, non-tenure earning, with the possibility of transitioning to tenure-earning in the future. While all neuroscience areas are welcome, candidates with expertise in motivated behavior (drug use), neurodevelopmental disorders, neuropharmacology, or computational neuroscience are particularly encouraged to apply.

In alignment with UAB Heersink School of Medicine’s mission to reflect the diversity of our community and meet the needs of our diverse population, candidates are required as part of the application process to provide a statement that is up to one page single-spaced describing their contributions to promote diversity and inclusion.

Required Qualifications:   Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D in a related field and a strong interest or track record in neuroscience education.

Preferred Qualifications 

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number:                F1856P

Open Date:                            07/01/2022

Close Date :                            12/01/2022

Open Until Filled:               Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:   In alignment with the UAB School of Medicine’s mission to reflect the diversity of our community and to meet the educational and clinical needs of our diverse population, contributions that promote diversity and inclusion are given recognition in the evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications.

Please write a statement that is up to one page single-spaced describing your past, present, and future efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in education, research, and/or service. If you do not have past experience, please describe your awareness and related background about the importance of diversity.*

Examples of your efforts may include, but are not limited to, developing strategies for the educational or professional advancement of students in underrepresented groups; efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in education; and activities such as recruitment, retention, and mentoring or advising underrepresented students or new faculty.

Diversity refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstances. Differences include race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geographic region, and more.

EEO Statement:                UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.

COVID-19 Vaccination Statement:           The laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination continue to evolve. Please be aware that UAB may determine that obtaining the COVID-19 or related vaccination is a requirement for this position, based on legal changes or otherwise. If that occurs, the successful candidate may be required to submit proof of vaccination or obtain an approved vaccination exemption as a condition of employment.

Pre-employment Background Check:     A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable):     

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