Assistant Professor, Psychology (Neuroscience)

About the role

Gonzaga University is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Neuroscience or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach equivalent to 9 credits each semester (typically three lecture sections)
• Teaching areas include introductory Neuroscience courses and upper-division courses (Biological Psychology, Affective Neuroscience, Systems Neurophysiology, etc.)
• Develop neuroscience research program providing research experiences to undergraduates
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and seek external funding
• Provide academic and career advising to 15-25 undergraduate students per year
• Participate in service and academic citizenship
• Maintain standards of professionalism

Requirements

• PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology, or closely related field
• At least one year experience teaching undergraduate students
• Research program focused on neural mechanisms underlying human cognition, perception, and/or behavior
• Research utilizing or advanced through EEG and/or TMS methods
• Commitment to engaging, inclusive learning environments
• Ability to mentor undergraduate students

Preferred

• At least one year postdoctoral work
• Evidence of engaging, inclusive teaching
• Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarship

What is offered

• Relocation reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive salary

About Gonzaga

Gonzaga is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution committed to educating students for lives of leadership and service. The campus is located adjacent to downtown Spokane along the Spokane River. The Psychology and Neuroscience Department is committed to inclusive excellence.

Contact

Contact: Dr. Kevin Measor | measor@gonzaga.edu

Apply

Apply via Gonzaga University careers portal