Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

Elon, NC               ·           Full time

Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

• Elon University Campus, North Carolina, 27244
• Academic Affairs
• Faculty Full-Time
• Closing at: Dec 13 2023 at 23:55 EST

Neuroscience, Assistant Professor. Elon University invites applications for a full-time (9-month) tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Neuroscience, beginning mid-August 2024. Applicants should have completed or expect to complete a Ph.D. in a field that can contribute to a neuroscience curriculum, such as, but not limited to, Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry, Computer Science, Exercise Science, Mathematics, Kinesiology, Psychology, or other disciplines in the Arts and Sciences by August 2024.This new faculty member will be a member of the academic department that best aligns with their field and experience.

This position requires someone who brings a broadly integrated and interdisciplinary perspective to neuroscience, who can demonstrate high-quality teaching in undergraduate courses, and whose research agenda incorporates collaboration with and mentorship of student scholars. Elon employs a Teacher-Scholar model of faculty engagement. Aligned with this model, applicants should demonstrate evidence of effective teaching, be able to establish and/or continue a purposeful program of scholarship and have interest in and/or experience mentoring undergraduates in collaborative research. Elon is committed to supporting faculty as teachers, scholars, and mentors through the provision of excellent teaching spaces, research facilities and support, and professional development resources. Please note that Elon does not have dedicated animal research facilities to support mammalian or avian research.

Full-time faculty typically teach six courses per year. Teaching will include courses in the Neuroscience Program, including the development of new neuroscience courses in the applicant’s area of expertise. Teaching may extend to courses in the Elon Core Curriculum (e.g., COR 1100: The Global Experience) or related interdisciplinary programs (e.g. biology, chemistry, mathematics, exercise science, psychology, etc.). Additional teaching expectations include supporting a future neuroscience major through the development of new courses in neuroscience, serving on the Neuroscience Minor Advisory Committee, and collaborating with interdisciplinary colleagues to enrich the neuroscience curriculum. The ability to teach introductory courses in neuroscience and an advanced capstone course in neuroscience will be essential to the development of a neuroscience major. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people are encouraged to identify their experiences in contributing to a climate of inclusivity in their cover letters.

Neuroscience is a growing interdisciplinary minor with over 120 students and currently includes faculty affiliated with the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Exercise Science, Mathematics and Statistics, and Psychology. Applications are welcome from all areas of specialization within Neuroscience and other fields with demonstrated application to neuroscience. Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning in a liberal art based residential campus. Applicants with expertise that expands our scholarly and mentoring reach in neuroscience, while being connected to the liberal arts and sciences, are strongly encouraged to apply. To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at http://www.elon.edu/. 

We affirm that Elon University values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and perspectives of our community members. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people who foster respect for human differences, passion for lifelong learning, personal integrity and an ethic of work and service. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. To learn more about Elon’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, including existing campus resources and current initiatives, visit https://www.elon.edu/u/inclusive-excellence/.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications must be received by December 13, 2023 to be assured of full consideration. Applications received after that day may be reviewed on a rolling basis. Required materials include:

• Cover letter
• Current C.V.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial are acceptable)
• Teaching philosophy (maximum 2 pages)
• Research statement (maximum 2 pages)
• Diversity statement (maximum 2 pages)
• Three letters of recommendation (supporting teaching, scholarship, and/or mentorship)

Note that applicants must submit their materials to be considered for the position.  Applicants may return to the PageUp site to load additional materials (e.g., letters of recommendation), if they are not available when first submitting their C.V. and other items for consideration.  Applicants may direct any questions about the position to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Matt Wittstein, by email at mwittstein@elon.edu.

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