ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – NEUROBIOLOGY

Ursinus College invites applications for a TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR beginning fall 2013. Responsibilities include teaching an introductory course (BIO 102 Cell Biology), an upper-level specialty course which will contribute to the neuroscience major, the campus-wide first year Common Intellectual Experience, and developing a research program involving undergraduates.  Ph.D. and post-doctoral research experience required; teaching experience preferred. Further details are at http://academic.ursinus.edu/jobs.

Applicants should describe (1) their commitment to and philosophy of undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting, and (2) a research program that will involve undergraduate collaborators. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three confidential letters of recommendation to: neurobiologistsearch@ursinus.edu.

Ursinus College is a highly selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1650 students located about 35 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. Review of applications begins immediately and concludes October 12, 2012.  Ursinus is an EEO/AA employer.  In keeping with the College’s historic commitment to equality, men and women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.