"Assistant Professor - Neurobiology"

General Summary

The Biology Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in neurobiology at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 2026.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

We 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 https://careers.emich.edu under the posting entitled Assistant Professor, Neurobiology:

1. Cover letter/letter of interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching statement (no more than two pages) that defines teaching interests, experiences, goals, and strategies for engaging a diverse student population
4. Statement of research interests (no more than two pages) that also addresses student involvement with the research
5. Transcripts (unofficial, acceptable)
6. Up to three reprints or preprints, or preprints deemed most applicable to this position.

Candidates selected for the next phase of the process will be asked to provide three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2026, and continue until a candidate is hired. For additional information, contact Dr. Anne Casper, Search Committee Chair, e-mail anne.casper@emich.edu.

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