Assistant Professor of Biology (Neuroscience)

Lafayette College • Easton, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology at Lafayette College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning fall 2027. We seek applicants who are broadly trained in neurobiology, including those who study basic cellular or physiological mechanisms within a neurobiological framework. Candidates who are working at the intersection of endocrinology and behavior, or other emerging subdisciplines, are particularly encouraged to apply. The candidate will be expected to teach courses in Neurobiology and be able to contribute to our introductory general biology course sequences, in particular Biology 111: Unity & Diversity in Biology, or Biology 112: Biomolecular Foundations of Biology. Candidates will also be expected to teach other courses in their area of expertise. The teaching load is four courses per year in the first year, and five courses per year thereafter. This teaching load will be split between the Department of Biology and Neuroscience Program in a 3:2 ratio, while research and service efforts will be within the Department of Biology. The Department of Biology expects all of its members to maintain active, productive, sustained programs of scholarship that involve undergraduate students. We offer competitive start-up funds and space for research in a new and well-equipped science center. Located in the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, 70 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia, Lafayette College is a small, private, undergraduate-only liberal arts and engineering institution with significant resources to support faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. The College is committed to fostering a learning community grounded in mutual respect, collaboration, and intellectual engagement. In keeping with its mission, Lafayette provides an educational environment that promotes critical inquiry, personal growth, and responsible citizenship. Faculty, students, and staff share responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Plans for an active research program that includes undergraduates in their research.

Nice To Haves

• Research experience beyond graduate work.
• Experience teaching undergraduates.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Neurobiology.
• Contribute to introductory general biology course sequences (Biology 111: Unity & Diversity in Biology, or Biology 112: Biomolecular Foundations of Biology).
• Teach other courses in their area of expertise.
• Maintain active, productive, sustained programs of scholarship that involve undergraduate students.

Benefits

• Competitive start-up funds
• Space for research in a new and well-equipped science center
• Significant resources to support faculty members in their teaching and scholarship

What This Job Offers

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