Job Posting

Neuroscience Teaching Positions

Northwestern University

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS OF INSTRUCTION IN NEUROSCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF NEUROBIOLOGY NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Northwestern University’s Department of Neurobiology invites applications for full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure eligible faculty appointments as Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction, beginning September 1, 2017. Duties include teaching six quarter-long undergraduate courses per academic year or the equivalent in student advising and administrative support for the Neuroscience major. This is a continuing appointment, subject to periodic review, with possible promotions to Associate Professor of Instruction and Professor of Instruction. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field, which must be conferred by September 1, 2017. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence, breadth, and innovation in teaching. We are interested in candidates whose primary career interest is in undergraduate education. Applications should be submitted electronically at http://www.neurobiology.northwestern.edu/people/faculty-openings/ and should include: (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a detailed teaching statement (including course syllabi and evaluations), and (4) three letters of recommendation, at least two of which discuss the candidate\’s teaching qualifications. Inquiries may be sent to: neurobiology@northwestern.edu. Review of application materials will begin on February 1, 2017 and will continue until the positions are filled. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Review of applications to begin on 02/01/2017