Asst Prof Biological Sciences-Neuroscience

Ohio Wesleyan University • Delaware, OH

62d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biological Sciences at Ohio Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Neuroscience starting in August 2027. The university is seeking candidates committed to excellent undergraduate teaching and to developing a vibrant research program that involves undergraduates of all experience levels and backgrounds. Candidates with research experience in neurobiology are especially desired. The successful candidate will join a departmental and interdisciplinary community with a wide range of research and teaching interests and will benefit from extensive support for junior faculty. This position is part of a cluster of positions focused on flexibility, interdisciplinarity, and inclusivity, aiming to foster close working relationships with students through the university's signature program in experiential learning, the OWU Connection. Incoming faculty will receive mentoring, professional development, funds, and opportunities to connect with faculty across the Ohio 5 and GLCA consortia.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related discipline
• Evidence of preparation for teaching at the undergraduate level
• A research program in neurobiology or related discipline

Nice To Haves

• Research experience in neurobiology

Responsibilities

• Teaching three to four courses (9 to 12 contact hours) a semester
• Teaching Introduction to Neuroscience (NEUR 110), Topics in Neuroscience (NEUR 374), Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience (NEUR 362), and contributing to the required Introduction to Cell Biology (BIOL 120)
• Contribute to teaching one or more of the following: Human Physiology (BIOL 325), Genetics (BIOL 271), or Cell and Molecular Biology (BIOL 351)
• Advising students in their academic journey
• Engaging in a consistent and focused line of research in neurobiology
• Providing service to the department, university, and profession
• Assisting in curriculum development, revision, and evaluation

Benefits

• Access to the Smith Center for Faculty Excellence
• Start-up funding
• Pre-tenure research leave
• Funding for student-faculty research collaboration via the Summer Scholarship and Research Program and The OWU Connection
• A range of workshops and mentoring programs
• Mentoring
• Professional development
• Funds
• Opportunities to connect with faculty across the Ohio 5 and GLCA consortia

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree