Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
About The Position
The Neuroscience Program at Hamilton College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2027, preferably within the areas of behavioral neuroscience or neurobiology, with an emphasis on non-human animal research. We seek candidates to teach Fundamentals of Neurobiology, a laboratory course in the candidate’s specialty area, a course consisting of supervision of student research projects, and an elective course in the candidate’s specialty area. The position requires institutional service including academic advising of undergraduate students (after the candidate’s first year). We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations while contributing to a vibrant learning community that values academic freedom, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the College’s educational goals. The Neuroscience Program consists of seven faculty members from the Psychology and Biology Departments at Hamilton College. The Program has a strong tradition of excellence in teaching and research, and is housed in a state-of-the-art science center. The teaching load for this position is four courses during the first year and five courses thereafter. Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum. Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as engaged members of their communities. Hamilton’s commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy for US Citizens and Permanent Residents; furthermore, Hamilton College meets the full demonstrated financial need for all admitted and enrolled students during their four years on campus. Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and discuss their strengths in these areas.
Requirements
- Ph.D. preferred
- Experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations
- Ability to contribute to a vibrant learning community that values academic freedom, creativity, and intellectual curiosity
- Ability to enhance the educational experience of students and further the College’s educational goals
- Ability to contribute to goals of academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences
Nice To Haves
- Emphasis on non-human animal research
- Specialty in behavioral neuroscience or neurobiology
Responsibilities
- Teach Fundamentals of Neurobiology
- Teach a laboratory course in the candidate’s specialty area
- Teach a course consisting of supervision of student research projects
- Teach an elective course in the candidate’s specialty area
- Institutional service including academic advising of undergraduate students (after the candidate’s first year)
Benefits
- Domestic partner benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
