Assistant Professor of Neuroscience 2-Year Term (Start Fall 2026

Description

GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Neuroscience Program invites applications fora 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 coursesover 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 psychologydepartments, depending on the candidates’ interest/expertise . Term contract renewals are subject to departmental and collegepriorities and budget availability.

Additional information aboutour curriculum and faculty in Biology, Psychology and Neurosciencecan 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 recommendationletters, note that once the applicant submits their portion of the application, the system will email requests for letters toreference providers indicated by the applicant in the application.

The applicant will be able to track the submission status of thesereference letters online.

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

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An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.