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Assistant Professor of Neuroscience 2-Year Term (Start Fall 2026)

Assistant Professor of Neuroscience 2-Year Term (Start Fall 2026)

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

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9.3

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Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 529 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Description
GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Neuroscience Program invites applications for a neuroscientist with a 2-year term contract, beginning Fall 2026. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. The teaching load of five courses over two semesters (with lab sections counting as ½ course) will include one or more courses in our neuroscience curriculum (Foundations of Neuroscience and/or Neuroscience Senior Seminar), with the remaining courses in either the biology or psychology departments, depending on the candidates' interest/expertise. Term contract renewals are subject to departmental and college priorities and budget availability. Additional information about our curriculum and faculty in Biology, Psychology and Neuroscience can be found at https://www.grinnell.edu/academics/majors-concentrations/
Complete applications, which include letters of recommendation, will be considered on a rolling basis. Regarding recommendation letters, note that once the applicant submits their portion of the application, the system will email requests for letters to reference providers indicated by the applicant in the application. The applicant will be able to track the submission status of these reference letters online.
Qualifications
Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.
Application Instructions
In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They should also discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by March 9, 2026.
To apply, candidates will need to upload the following materials:
  • A letter of application
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)
  • Statement of teaching interests, experience and philosophy
  • Names and email contact information for three professional references

Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Clark Lindgren, at [NeuroSearch@grinnell.edu] or 641-269-4040.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.
Grinnell College recognizes that harassment can relate to an individual's membership in more than one protected class. Targeting individuals on the basis of their membership in any protected class is also a violation of Grinnell's Community Standards and Responsibilities and may violate the College's Hate Crime and Bias-Motivated Incident Policy. Under these circumstances, the College will coordinate the investigation and resolution, provided that doing so does not unduly delay prompt and equitable resolution under this policy.
This policy prohibits sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence against Grinnell College community members of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. This policy also prohibits gender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexual nature.
The College has grievance procedures for any individual who has experienced harassment or discrimination and wishes to pursue resolution.
An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.

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