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Assistant Professor Neurobiology at Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI

Job Description

Title: Assistant Professor - NeurobiologyEmployee Classification: FA - Faculty 16 and 24 PayPay Grade: FA 01Division: Academic and Student AffairsSubdivision:BiologyDepartment: College of Arts and SciencesCampus Location: Main CampusGeneral SummaryThe Biology Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in neurobiologyat the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2026.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesWe value student research and the successful candidate will be expected to establish an active neurobiology research program that engages diverse undergraduate and Masters- level students. The Biology Department has 16 faculty members and participates in the undergraduate Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program and offers an undergraduate major in Biology and M.S. programs in Cellular and Molecular Biology; Evolution Ecology Organismal Biology and General Biology.Perform related Departmental duties as required.Minimum Qualifications:We seek an individual with a Ph.D. postdoctoral research experience in neurobiology and who demonstrates the ability to teach at the college level.Preferred Qualifications:Preference will be given to individuals who can teach BIO 330 Neuroanatomy NSCI 301 Introduction to Neuroscience and advanced neuroscience courses.Special Instructions:Interested applicants should submit the following materials to under the posting entitled Assistant Professor Neurobiology:1) Cover letter/letter of interest2) Curriculum Vitae3) Teaching statement (no more than two pages) that defines teaching interestsexperiences goals and strategies for engaging a diverse student population4) Statement of research interests (no more than two pages) that also addressesstudent involvement with the research5) Transcripts (unofficial acceptable)6) Up to three reprints or preprints or preprints deemed most applicable to thisposition.Candidates selected for the next phase of the process will be asked to provide three lettersof reference. Review of applications will begin December 15 2026 and continue until acandidate is hired. For additional information contact Dr. Anne Casper SearchCommittee Chair e-mail Appointment Percentage:100% Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1

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