Neuroscience - Visiting Assistant Professor

Position Title

Neuroscience - Visiting Assistant Professor (one-year visiting faculty position beginning Fall 2026)

The Neuroscience Program at Hope College seeks applicants for a one-year visiting assistant professor position. Primary teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Neuroscience (and associated labs), Functional Neuroanatomy (and associated labs), and potentially an additional course within the applicant’s area of specialty. The expected teaching load is four lecture and/or lab courses per semester.

• Classification Title
  :
  Faculty Full Time (.75‑1.0 FTE)
• Department
  :
  Neuroscience

Applicants must upload the following documents during the online application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement addressing how you would support the two core dimensions of the mission of Hope College:
• (a) Engagement with Hope's Christian aspirations, including how this shapes your teaching
• (b) Global and multicultural engagement via teaching, and mentoring culturally diverse students
• Statement describing your teaching philosophy, experience, and interests
• Formal teaching evaluations
• Three references (names and contact information) uploaded through the application system

Direct questions to comms
. Full consideration is given to candidates who submit completed materials promptly. Applications are reviewed as received and will remain open until the search is closed.

Successful applicants will hold a minimum of a master’s degree in an appropriate field of academic study related to courses covered in Neuroscience. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college, grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations, and a dedication to inclusive excellence.

This position requires the candidate to remain in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods, use office machinery such as computers, printers, and copy machines; occasionally move items over 10 pounds; and frequently move between different offices/buildings. Effective communication skills are required. Reasonable accommodations may be requested for temporary or permanent conditions.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check and may include additional position‑specific requirements such as education/licensure/certification verification, physical, drug screening, credit checks, or transportation record review.

• Posting Number
  : FR
• Open Date
  : 01/07/2026
• Closing Date
  : 05/01/2026
• Open Until Filled
  :
  No
• Sponsor Availability
  :
  No

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