Assistant Professor, Biology

About the role

The Biology Department at Seattle University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in neurobiology, beginning in August 2027. This appointment supports the launch of an interdisciplinary undergraduate Neuroscience major spanning multiple departments and colleges across the University. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching both introductory and advanced courses within the undergraduate biology curriculum; developing new courses for the Neuroscience program; providing service to the program, department, college and university; and establishing an active, extramurally funded research program that engages undergraduates in neurobiology (e.g., cellular/molecular neuroscience, systems or circuit neuroscience, developmental neurobiology, behavioral neuroscience, computational neuroscience, or comparative approaches). The position offers a competitive start‑up package, a well‑equipped research facility, faculty mentoring, and a collaborative campus community located in the vibrant city of Seattle. Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university situated on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle, serving over 7,200 undergraduate and graduate students across eight schools and colleges.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and advanced courses in the undergraduate biology curriculum.
• Develop new courses for the interdisciplinary Neuroscience program.
• Provide service to the Neuroscience program, Biology Department, college, and university.
• Establish and maintain an active, extramurally funded research program that engages undergraduates in neurobiology (cellular/molecular, systems/circuit, developmental, behavioral, computational, or comparative approaches).

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field.
• Post‑doctoral training.
• Undergraduate teaching experience.

Benefits

• Choice of three different medical plans, plus dental and vision insurance.
• Life, short‑term, and long‑term disability coverage.
• Retirement benefits: up to a 10% employer contribution (5% non‑elective employer contribution plus a dollar‑for‑dollar match of voluntary contributions up to 5%).
• 100% paid tuition benefits for employee and dependents.
• Subsidized transportation benefit.
• Wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility.
• Variety of campus events.
• Generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December.
• Paid sick leave.

Pay

The position offers a compensation range of $75,000–$85,000. The actual salary will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and market information, and will not be based on gender or any other protected status.