Assistant Professor of Instruction in Neurobiology

Department: WCAS Neurobiology

Department of Neurobiology

Assistant Professor of Instruction in Neurobiology

Northwestern University

The Department of Neurobiology at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Instruction, beginning September 1, 2025. This is a continuing teaching-track position, with the possibility of promotion to Associate and Full Professor of Instruction. The Department of Neurobiology is a collegial and interactive community that is committed to high-quality scientific research and education. We run a thriving undergraduate program (>100 graduates per year) within Northwestern University's Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. This position will involve teaching (or a combination of teaching and undergraduate advising) equivalent to six quarter-long courses per academic year (i.e. two courses per quarter on average). In addition, NU's vibrant academic community offers ample opportunities for further intellectual engagement and career development. Minimal qualifications include a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field, which must be conferred by September 1, 2025, and a primary career interest in undergraduate education. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence, breadth, and innovation in teaching.

Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a detailed teaching statement (three pages max), (4) examples of course syllabi, (5) student evaluations, and (6) contact information for three references, at least two of whom can discuss the candidate's teaching qualifications. The Department of Neurobiology takes seriously our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. Candidates are welcome to describe within their teaching statement how their experiences and approaches around diversity and inclusion inform their approach to teaching and advising. Applications must be submitted electronically at: http://www.neurobiology.northwestern.edu/people/faculty-openings/

Please see for a full list of instructions before applying: http://www.neurobiology.northwestern.edu/people/faculty-openings/

For questions or Inquiries please contact Anthony Keevan at: neurobiofacsearch@northwestern.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary

The expected base pay range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000.

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
• Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.
• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button.
• Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

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