Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Cognitive Neuroscience (26-27)

DePaul University•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Departments of Neuroscience and Psychology at DePaul University are pleased to invite applications for a full-time joint tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2026. The primary appointment will reside in the Department of Neuroscience. The successful applicant will establish an active independent research program that includes undergraduate students. Teaching responsibilities will include Introductory Neuroscience and Physiological Psychology courses and an upper-level course in Cognitive Neuroscience. The candidate will also be asked to develop upper-level courses in their area of expertise along with the opportunity to teach courses in the Liberal Studies Program. In addition to teaching and research activities, the faculty member will participate in service opportunities while contributing to both the Department of Neuroscience and the Psychology Department. Dedicated research space and startup funds will be available. Visit https://csh.depaul.edu/academics/neuroscience/Pages/default.aspx for more information about the Department of Neuroscience and https://csh.depaul.edu/academics/psychology/Pages/default.aspx for more information about the Department of Psychology . About the College The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes departments/schools of biological sciences, chemistry and biochemistry, environmental science and studies, health sciences, mathematical sciences, neuroscience, nursing, physics and astrophysics, psychology, and rehabilitative sciences and professions. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, and accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College is located on DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus.

Responsibilities

Establish an active independent research program that includes undergraduate students.
Teaching responsibilities will include Introductory Neuroscience and Physiological Psychology courses and an upper-level course in Cognitive Neuroscience.
Develop upper-level courses in their area of expertise along with the opportunity to teach courses in the Liberal Studies Program.
Participate in service opportunities while contributing to both the Department of Neuroscience and the Psychology Department.