Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Term; Fall

Position: Assistant Professor of Neuroscience 2-Year Term (Start Fall 2026)
GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Neuroscience Program invites applications for a neuroscientist with a 2-year term contract, beginning Fall 2026. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred;
Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. The teaching load of five courses over two semesters (with lab sections counting as ½ course) will include one or more courses in our neuroscience curriculum (Foundations of Neuroscience and/or Neuroscience Senior Seminar), with the remaining courses in either the biology or psychology departments, depending on the candidates' interest/expertise. Term contract renewals are subject to departmental and college priorities and budget availability.

Additional information about our curriculum and faculty in Biology, Psychology and Neuroscience can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Complete applications, which include letters of recommendation, will be considered on a rolling basis. Regarding recommendation letters, note that once the applicant submits their portion of the application, the system will email requests for letters to reference providers indicated by the applicant in the application. The applicant will be able to track the submission status of these reference letters online.

Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred;
Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They should also discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by March 9, 2026.

To apply , candidates will need to upload the following materials:

* A letter of application

* Curriculum vitae

* Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)

* Statement of teaching interests, experience and philosophy

* Names and email contact information for three professional references

Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Clark Lindgren, at [Neuro Search] or .