Assistant Professor, Biology; Neuroscience

Assistant Professor, Biology (Neuroscience) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The application review process begins October 23, 2026. Materials received after this date may be considered if an acceptable candidate has not been found.

Applicants must submit the following materials electronically:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae (CV) including the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references from whom recommendation letters can be requested.
• Detailed statement of teaching philosophy.
• Detailed statement of research interests.
• Graduate degree transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application but official transcripts will be required for an offer of employment).
• Evidence of teaching excellence.

Three letters of recommendation will be requested from semifinalists at a later date. (The CV must include the names, phone numbers, and email addresses for all references.)

For questions about the position, please contact:

Chair of the Search Committee – Neuroscience

Kristi M. Westover
Department of Biology
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC 29733
Phone:
Fax:
Email: westoverk

Position Information

Winthrop Position Title

Winthrop Position Title Assistant Professor, Biology (Neuroscience)

Job Description

Winthrop University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology with expertise in neuroscience for employment to begin August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will join a collegial environment that includes 14 full-time faculty and over 300 undergraduate majors. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching, a strong commitment to student learning and development, and the ability to establish an independent research program that attracts undergraduate students.

This position requires a Ph.D. in a biological science or an equivalent area (ABDs will be considered). Review of applications will begin on October 23, 2026. Application materials received after this date may be considered if an acceptable candidate has not been found.

Position Responsibilities

• Teach/develop courses in neuroscience and support the biology curriculum for a total of 12 contact hours per semester.
• Beyond neuroscience, teach courses that could include Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology, Scientific Process in Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Integration of Biological Principles, and courses that contribute to the general education program.
• Active engagement in student-centered research in field of specialization.
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate students majoring in biology.
• Engage in professional service to the department, college, university, discipline, and community
• Other duties as assigned by the department chair.

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