Associate or Full Professor - Department of Neuroscience
About The Job
The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota Medical School is seeking candidates for tenured (Associate or Full Professor) faculty appointments. The department spans a wide range of research questions with a proven dedication to team science and collaborative work. For this position, we are particularly interested in individuals whose research programs incorporate non-human primates, computational models, and/or innovative imaging or electrophysiological approaches. The overall vision is to promote synergy across disciplines in our medical school to advance foundational science and discovery as well as preclinical research.
About The Department
The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota Medical School is committed to excellence and compassionate conduct in research, education, and service. We recognize that transformative progress in these domains requires equity of access and opportunity to safe workplaces for all people, regardless of culture, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical capabilities, religious expression, country of origin, or immigration status. As a department, we make an unequivocal commitment to fostering equity and inclusion for students, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty of diverse backgrounds and identities.
Assignment And Duties
Research: The Department expects that the candidate will establish an outstanding research program and generate the highest quality publications. The candidate should develop programs clearly identified with them, in which they can assume either a programmatic leadership role and develop extramural funding mechanisms that allow them to pursue their areas of interest throughout their career.
Teaching: Neuroscience has teaching duties in professional courses and the Graduate Program in Neuroscience as well as the undergraduate program. The expectation is that the candidate provides both high quality teaching and mentorship. The departmental goal is to distribute the teaching load equitably across faculty members.
Service: The Department expects that its faculty members regularly participate in seminars and colloquia, faculty meetings, and serve on department committees. Occasionally faculty members are expected to serve on Medical School or University committees.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD and/or MD degree and must be a US citizen or be able to secure permanent resident status.
Candidates with non-traditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pay And Benefits
Pay Range: Associate Professor: $140,000-$165,000 and Full Professor: $175,000-$200,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Applicants should include a curriculum vitae with cover letter, a brief statement of their research interests, and names (with contact information) for three references. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
About University Of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.