"Assistant Professor in Neuroscience"

The Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Science invites applications for an entry-level, full-time, tenure-track appointment in Neuroscience at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval.

You will join a collegial department of more than 20 full-time faculty whose teaching and research span cognitive, biological, developmental, social, and applied domains. Psychology is the largest major in the Faculty of Arts and Science, with particularly strong student interest in courses related to brain and behavior.

We offer a robust undergraduate research ecosystem—including honours theses, independent studies, and research assistantships—that enables students to contribute meaningfully to faculty-led projects.

You will be expected to teach our second-year course in Brain and Behaviour as well as third-year courses such as Applied Neuropharmacology or Human Neuropsychology, as well as develop senior-level courses within your area of expertise and contribute to teaching Introductory Psychology. The ability to teach courses on research methods or statistics will be considered an asset.

You must have, or be close to completion of, a terminal degree in Psychology or Neuroscience or a closely related discipline, with a specialization in cognitive neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, biopsychology, neuropsychology, neuropharmacology, or neuroimaging. You will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching and an ongoing research program.

You will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), statement of research interests, and sample of scholarly work.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Department Chair to provide three (3) letters of reference sent directly from referees.

Only selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees.

Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Eric Legge, Department Chair, at Eric.Legge@macewan.ca.

How to Apply: To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca. (Competition No. 25.10.274).

Closing Date: A review of applications will begin Nov 11, 2025, and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

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This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement.