Assistant Professor, Biology
About The Position
The Biology Department at Seattle University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in neurobiology, beginning August 2027. This role is crucial for the launch of an interdisciplinary undergraduate Neuroscience major, involving multiple departments and colleges. The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced biology courses, develop new courses for the Neuroscience program, contribute to service within the university, and establish an externally funded research program that involves undergraduates in neurobiology. The position requires a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field, post-doctoral training, and undergraduate teaching experience. Seattle University offers a competitive start-up package, well-equipped research facilities, faculty mentoring, and a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field
- Post-doctoral training
- Undergraduate teaching experience
Responsibilities
- Teaching both introductory and advanced courses within our undergraduate biology curriculum
- Developing new courses for the Neuroscience program
- Providing service to the program, department, college and university
- Establishing an active, extramurally funded research program that engages undergraduates in neurobiology
Benefits
- Competitive start-up package
- Well-equipped research facility
- Faculty mentoring
- Three different medical plans
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits (5% non-elective employer contribution and dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%)
- 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
- Subsidized transportation benefit
- Wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility
- Wide variety of campus events
- Generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December
- Paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
