Assistant Professor, Biology - Neuroscience

About the Role

The University of Scranton invites applications for a faculty position to contribute to teaching and research within the department.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer student-centered undergraduate courses
• Establish and maintain an active research program involving undergraduates
• Contribute to departmental service and university governance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate level
• Evidence of prior research contributions
• Commitment to involving undergraduates from diverse backgrounds and varying preparation levels in research

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com. Review of applications will begin on October 9th and will continue until the position is filled.

The complete application must include:

• A cover letter
• A current curriculum vitae
• A teaching statement that outlines your teaching experience, describes your pedagogical approach to developing and administering student-centered classes, and proposes undergraduate courses you can teach and/or develop at The University of Scranton
• A research statement that summarizes your prior contributions to research, your goals for developing a research program at The University of Scranton, and your approach to involving undergraduates from a variety of backgrounds with different levels of preparation in your research
• Three selected publications
• Names and contact information of three individuals who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation (letter requests will be automatically sent upon name submission; letters must be received prior to applicants being reviewed)

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Ashley Driver, Chair of the Search Committee, via email at ashley.driver@scranton.edu.