Assistant Professor of Biology (Neuroscience)

Lafayette College: Faculty Positions: Biology

Location: Easton, PA
Open Date: Jun 22, 2026

Description

The Department of Biology at Lafayette College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning fall 2027. We seek applicants who are broadly trained in neurobiology, including those who study basic cellular or physiological mechanisms within a neurobiological framework. Candidates who are working at the intersection of endocrinology and behavior, or other emerging subdisciplines, are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and plans for an active research program that includes undergraduates in their research. Research experience beyond graduate work is preferred. Experience teaching undergraduates is a plus. The department especially welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute to Lafayette's commitment to creating a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community.

The candidate will be expected to teach courses in Neurobiology and be able to contribute to our introductory general biology course sequences, in particular Biology 111: Unity & Diversity in Biology, or Biology 112: Biomolecular Foundations of Biology. Candidates will also be expected to teach other courses in their area of expertise. The teaching load is four courses per year in the first year, and five courses per year thereafter. This teaching load will be split between the Department of Biology and Neuroscience Program in a 3:2 ratio, while research and service efforts will be within the Department of Biology. The Department of Biology expects all of its members to maintain active, productive, sustained programs of scholarship that involve undergraduate students. We offer competitive start-up funds and space for research in a new and well-equipped science center. More information about the department is available at http://biology.lafayette.edu.

Located in the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, 70 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia, Lafayette College is a small, private, undergraduate-only liberal arts and engineering institution with significant resources to support faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. The College is committed to fostering a learning community grounded in mutual respect, collaboration, and intellectual engagement. In keeping with its mission, Lafayette provides an educational environment that promotes critical inquiry, personal growth, and responsible citizenship. Faculty, students, and staff share responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced.

Lafayette is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and plans for an active research program that includes undergraduates in their research. Research experience beyond graduate work is preferred. Experience teaching undergraduates is a plus.

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted to https://apply.interfolio.com/188478. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of scholarly interests, and be prepared to submit three confidential letters of recommendation upon request to the Interfolio site. Within the submitted materials, candidates should address how their teaching, scholarship, and/or service will support Lafayette's mission and values, with specific reference to our commitments to creating a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community. Review of applications will begin August 31, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position should be directed to Professor Mike Butler, Search Committee Chair and Department Head of Biology, at butlermw@lafayette.edu.