ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Department of Biology/Neurosciences Program
The University of Scranton

The Biology Department and the interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program of The University of Scranton are seeking applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor, to begin in August 2010.  We are especially interested in applicants with specializations that include but are not limited to Neuroethology or evolutionary approaches to neurosciences.  Applicants should be able to contribute to the Neuroscience Research Methods Lecture and Laboratory and to the biology department’s core courses and will have the opportunity to develop upper level courses in their specialty. A research program that involves mentorship of undergraduates is also expected. The Biology Department and Neuroscience Program will be housed in a new state-of-the-art unified science center as of Fall 2011. Visit http://academic.scranton.edu/department/biology/  and http://academic.scranton.edu/department/neuro/ for more information about the Biology Department and the Neuroscience Program. PhD required by start date; postdoctoral experience preferred. Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, selected reprints, and three letters of reference, should be sent to Dr. Robert Waldeck, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Biology, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, 18510-4625.  Electronic submission of applications should be directed to waldeckr2@scranton.edu.   Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.  The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit University.  The University’s mission statement may be found at www.scranton.edu/mission.  The University is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and to modeling an inclusive campus community. In keeping with this commitment, veterans, minority persons, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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