The Department of Biology and the Neuroscience Program at Providence College invites applications for one full-time, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The hire will be jointly appointed in Neuroscience and Biology, with 2/3 Neuroscience and 1/3 Biology teaching responsibilities. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, Neurobiology, or a closely related field. This position is broadly defined within the fields of Neurobiology; potential areas of scholarship could include but are not limited to Cellular or Molecular Biology, Neurophysiology, Developmental Neuroscience, Physiological Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Neuroimmunology, or Addiction. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentorship and demonstrate the ability to establish an active program of research involving undergraduates. Providence College’s state-of-the-art and newly constructed Science Complex features flexible lab space, as well as a well-equipped animal vivarium, microscopy suite, and wet labs. In addition to engaging students in research, candidates will teach 5-6 undergraduate courses per academic year, including Introduction to Neuroscience (100-level course; 3 credits), and be able to teach at least two of the following Foundational Biology courses required for both Neuroscience and Biology Majors:
1. General Biology 1 (100-level course; with lab, 4 credits),
2. General Biology 2 (100-level course; with lab, 4 credits),
3. Cellular & Molecular Biology; 200-level writing intensive course),
4. 300-level Biology courses including Anatomy, Developmental Biology, Physiology, Microbiology, or Genetics.
The opportunity to teach Neurobiology (300-level course; with lab, 4 credits) and upper-level seminar in the candidate’s area of expertise (both at the 400-level) will also be available. Candidates will also be expected to assist with curricular development in the interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program which recently became a major.
Applicants should apply no later than September, 15th, 2024 online at https://careers.providence.edu/. Applications should include a cover letter stating their candidacy for the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement documenting research accomplishment and interests, graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference. It is encouraged that applicants speak to commitment and/or experiences related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (this can be a part of your teaching philosophy, as a separate document, or integrated in other statements submitted). Inquiries may be directed to Victoria L. Templer, Search Committee Chair, .
Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its Mission and encourages the deepest respect for the essential dignity, freedom, and equality of every person. Committed to fostering academic excellence, the College provides a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community that attracts and supports the development of a stellar and diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. As our student body grows increasingly diverse, experience and commitment to teaching and mentoring students from a range of economic, social and cultural backgrounds is preferred. An AA/EOE, the College especially encourages the applications from women and persons of color. The full Statement of Nondiscrimination is in the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy.
Tenure-track faculty appointments offer competitive salaries and full benefits. Additionally, the College provides reimbursement of relocation costs and offers travel funds for academic conferences. Faculty may also apply for a semester long paid sabbatical to support their scholarship before tenure.
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