"Assistant Professor"

Job Summary/Basic Function

Assistant Professor for the Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology, and Physiology (NCBP), will serve as the BS in Physiology and Neuroscience Program Director and teach several courses at all levels within the BS PN program. In addition, the incumbent will contribute significantly to the further development and enhancement of the research infrastructure and opportunities for College of Science and Mathematics undergraduate and graduate students. This will include the establishment of opportunities in their own laboratory as well as the development and delivery of hand-on, cutting edge laboratory experiences for CoSM students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree - documented successful terminal degree completion, but prior to conferral is acceptable.
• Prior experience in college-level teaching.
• Excellent oral and written communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of postdoctoral research experience with demonstrated productivity commensurate with rank.
• Prior graduate and postdoctoral research in Physiology and Neuroscience disciplines performing a variety of cellular, biochemical, and functional experiments.
• Prior experience in directing laboratory experiences for students.
• Prior experience teaching Physiology, Anatomy, or Neuroscience to undergraduate students.

Essential Functions and percent of time

60%-Lead and collaborate with other faculty members as the director of the BS PN program, develop and direct many of the major-based courses. Work across CoSM departments to develop and deliver cutting-edge research lab course experiences for our undergraduate and graduate students.
10%-Other departmental educational initiatives/activities related to graduate or undergraduate students.
20% - Perform scholarly activity, including the establishment of their own laboratory geared toward providing cutting-edge research opportunities for BS PN and CoSM MS students.
10%-Participate in and/or serve in leadership roles on committees/task forces within the Department CoSM, and BSOM.

Working Conditions

Standard office and laboratory conditions. Supervisory roles: Expected to supervise all laboratory personnel and, as relevant, teaching assistants. Fiscal responsibility. As principal investigator, the incumbent will be responsible for the planning, budgeting, spending and final approval of all intramural and extramural grants, including prioritizing the spending of their recruitment package.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for three references, and a brief summary describing educational and research training experiences and philosophies.

First Consideration Date: 12/12/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/21792