Position Information

The Psychology Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Behavioral Neuroscience or Neurobiology, beginning July 1, 2023. Candidates who are ABD will be considered, although candidates with a Ph.D are preferred. The candidate would contribute to our interdisciplinary program in Neuroscience. In particular, we seek candidates who use rodent models in their teaching and research program. The teaching load will be the equivalent of five courses per year, including some combination of fundamentals of neurobiology, a laboratory course in behavioral neuroscience or neurobiology, topical courses in the candidate’s specialty area, introductory statistics, and supervision of year-long student research projects. We seek candidates who can demonstrate their experience teaching or working with diverse student populations. Your cover letter should address the ways in which your teaching, scholarship, and/or service would engage and sustain Hamilton’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
 
The Psychology Department, consisting of nine faculty members (four who contribute heavily to the Neuroscience Program), has a strong tradition of excellence in teaching and research, and is housed in a state-of-the-art unified science center. Please visit our websites at https://academics.hamilton.edu/psychology and https://academics.hamilton.edu/neuroscience for additional information about the Psychology Department and Neuroscience Program.
 
Candidates should submit the following to Interfolio (job: 121108; https://apply.interfolio.com/121108): (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vita, (3) statement of teaching philosophy and experience, (4) research statement, and (5) the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation upon request. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Jennifer Borton, Acting Chair of Psychology, at jborton@hamilton.edu. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2023.

Hamilton (www.hamilton.edu) is a residential liberal arts college located in scenic upstate New York. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community. Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits. Candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education are especially encouraged to apply.