Assistant Professor, Neuroscience
About The Position
The interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Butler University (Indianapolis, IN) invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position beginning August 2027. We seek a colleague who values interdisciplinary approaches to neuroscience, has a demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching practices, and is prepared to engage in collaborative research with undergraduate students. Standard teaching load is three courses (nine credit hours) of in-person instruction per semester plus an active program of research involving undergraduate collaborators.
Requirements
- PhD by the time of appointment either in neuroscience or a closely related field.
- Broad training in neuroscience.
- Readiness to teach core and discipline-specific neuroscience program courses.
- Readiness to teach majors’ and/or non-majors’ courses in biology, computer science, philosophy, and psychology.
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based and engaged-learning pedagogies.
- Demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive classroom and scholarly environment for an increasingly diverse student body.
Nice To Haves
- Research specializations that complement those of current faculty.
- Research specializations that are accessible and of interest to undergraduate students.
Responsibilities
- Teach three courses (nine credit hours) of in-person instruction per semester.
- Engage in an active program of research involving undergraduate students.
Benefits
- Tenure track position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
