Faculty Positions

University of New Haven |  Assistant Professor-Chemistry 

Tagliatela College of Engineering, Search#14-107 (1/7/15)

The Department of Neuroscience at Institut Pasteur launches a call for junior, mid-career and senior group leaders.

Deadline: December 30, 2014

Institut Pasteur is located in central Paris and offers an outstanding and unparalleled research environment through its state-of-the-art research laboratories with integral biological services capability, cutting-edge scientific equipment, and technologically-advanced platforms. Within this campus, the major focus of the Department of Neuroscience is the elucidation of genetic (and epigenetic), molecular, cellular and circuit mechanisms underlying the neural basis of behavior. Further information can be found on the Departmental website: http://www.pasteur.fr/en/research/neuroscience. Detailed description of the Institute and on campus facilities can be found at: http://www.pasteur.fr/en.

We encourage applications from outstanding individuals interested in the development, plasticity, computational and pathophysiology of sensory and cognitive circuits in mammalian brain (rodents to humans). Applications will be evaluated on the basis of scientific excellence. Successful candidates will be appointed with a permanent position. In addition, highly attractive packages to match the experience of the candidate will be provided, including institutional salaries (principal investigator, technician, secretary, post-doctoral fellows), a substantial contribution to running costs and equipment, access to on campus state-of-the-art technology core facilities, as well as support for relocation expenses and administrative issues.

Applicants should provide a letter of intent (LOI) in a single PDF file (in order):

1. A brief introductory letter

2. A Curriculum Vitae, 10 most important publications and a full publication list

3. A description of past and present research activities (up to 2 pages with 1.5 spacing; Times 11 or Arial 10 font size).

4. The proposed research project (up to 2 pages with 1.5 spacing; Times 11 or Arial 10 font size).

A pdf copy of the LOI should be electronically submitted to neuroloi@pasteur.fr no later than December 30, 2014 by 5:00 pm (Central European Time). Shortlisted applicants will be notified by e-mail by February 1st 2015. A complete application will be requested and due for submission by mid-March 2015. Applicants will be invited for interview to take place at the end of April 2015.

Part time Faculty Position

Specialization(s): Inorganic Chemistry

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate labs in a senior laboratory course for Inorganic Chemistry. The candidate must be committed to teaching within a vibrant/demanding public liberal arts and sciences environment, and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students for student success.

Required Qualifications: 

A Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry is preferred and experience in the safe use of inert atmosphere dual manifold lines, glovebox technology and inert atmosphere solvent stills is required. The ability to operate a Bruker 300 MHz NMR (Topspin software) including the ability to train students on the operation for multinuclear NMR techniques is also required.  An ability to assess student writing according to ACS style guidelines is expected.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated a background with prior teaching experience in the area of synthetic inorganic/organometallic chemistry. The ability to lecture on topics related to: multinuclear NMR interpretation involving transition metal compounds, inert atmosphere hydroboration reactions, and transition metal catalyzed reactions and catalytic cycles is also required.

Application Process:

Please submit a letter of interest, current Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references to:

Dr. Gerald Lesley, Chair

Chemistry Department

Southern Connecticut State University

501 Crescent St.

New Haven, CT 06515

Email: lesleym1@southernct.edu

Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts and a background check are required for employment. 

For further information about the Chemistry Department at SCSU please visit our website at: http://www.southernct.edu/chemistry/

In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by December 17, 2015. SCSU is an equal opportunity employer

The College of Biological Sciences at UC Davis invites applications for three full-time positions in the Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment (LPSOE) series.

Despite the somewhat uninspiring job title (we’re working on that), faculty in LPSOE positions are members of the academic senate and are eligible for promotion to Lecturer with Security of Employment (LSOE), the equivalent of tenure for ladder rank faculty. We are targeting the following areas of focus within three different academic departments: The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB); The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics  (MMG);  and  the  Department  of  Neurobiology,  Physiology,  and Behavior (NPB).

 €    Biochemistry and molecular biology (MCB)

€    Microbial Biology (MMG)

€    Physiology, cell biology, cell signaling and anatomy (NPB)

Applicants may apply to more than one area of focus. Successful applicants will be responsible for teaching, curricular development, evaluation of teaching effectiveness, and assessment of existing courses and of our undergraduate major programs of study. They will also be expected to play a leadership role in the scholarship of teaching and learning, working with other faculty to develop, implement and assess new pedagogical initiatives, as well as developing new courses. Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D., preferably with postdoctoral training in one or more of the above fields. Other preferred qualifications include documented success in some or all of the following areas: teaching large undergraduate classes; use of evidence based teaching practices; use of modern instructional technology; ability to identify and develop effective teaching strategies for diverse student populations; conducting science education research.

Applicants should submit materials online at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00418. 

Materials to include: a cover letter, including which area(s) of focus to be considered, curriculum vitae, description of research experience (2 pages) and statement of instructional experience and teaching philosophy (up to 3 pages).  Applicants should also arrange to have three referees submit supporting letters online at the above website. Closing Date: Open until filled, but all application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be received by December 1, 2014, to be assured full consideration. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Please direct any questions about the job to:

College of Biological Sciences
University of California Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 752-6764

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Michigan State University invites applicants for a tenured or tenure-system position at the assistant, associate or full professor level focused on the epidemiology of neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will have a strong research portfolio involving one or more human neurodegenerative diseases with demonstrated expertise in the population sciences that may also include clinical and/or translational subject matter. The successful candidate will have or be expected to develop an independent research program in the area of neurodegenerative diseases, teach within our graduate and/or undergraduate programs, and mentor graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. The academic appointment level will depend upon the candidate¹s experience, publication record, and funding history. Successful candidates appointed at the Assistant Professor level will be expected to show significant potential for external support; while at the Associate or Full Professor level will have an established track-record of external funding. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a competitive start-up package.

MSU faculty have a national/international reputation in research related to age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer¹s, vascular dementia, Parkinson¹s, stroke, and methodologies for brain imaging. This new position will join collaborative teams of basic scientists, population scientists, and research-intense clinicians to build a top-tier research focus on neurodegenerative diseases. MSU has 4 health-related colleges (Human Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Nursing, and Veterinary Medicine) with strengths in diverse areas of population-based research including neurologic disorders, mental health, cardiovascular diseases, and health services. Strong links to basic neuroscience programs exist at the two main campuses of the College of Human Medicine located in East Lansing and Grand Rapids. The development of an independent research program in neurodegenerative disease will be greatly aided by the university¹s culture that fosters strong collaborations between colleges and departments (both clinical and non-clinical), as well as a strong campus-wide history of international research projects.

Requirements: Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, Dr.PH, DVM, or other appropriate

equivalent) with demonstrated expertise in the epidemiology of neurodegenerative diseases.

Candidates should apply on-line at https://jobs.msu.edu for posting #0219.

Include a curriculum vitae and a 2-page statement of scholarly activities, research and teaching interests. For additional information visit www.epi.msu.edu/jobpostings. Applications will be accepted up through February 2015 (or until filled), with an anticipated start date of August, 2015.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Connecticut College Adjunct teaching position in human physiology (11/24/14)

Due to unanticipated demand, we are in need of an adjunct professor to teach a human physiology course in the spring 2015 semester.  We are interested in someone who could teach a course in human physiology from a neuroscience perspective.  Such a course would be offered at the 200-level and should include autonomic control of major organ systems with an overview of organ physiology, neuroendocrinology, neuromuscular physiology, etc. 

The course could be taught in the evening once per week to minimize the impact of teaching on the instructor’s duties at Yale. 

The instructor would have independent control over the structure of the course, grading, etc. - i.e. it is not a supervised TA position. 

The course would have fewer than 20 students - probably around 10.  All the students are junior or senior behavioral neuroscience majors or pre-health students who have had prior coursework in chemistry, biology and or biopsychology.

The college pays $5800 for adjunct courses.  The spring semester starts on January 20, includes a two week (3/7-3/22) spring break and ends on May 7. 

Information on Connecticut College’s behavioral neuroscience program can be found here:  http://www.conncoll.edu/academics/majors-departments-programs/academic-programs/behavioral-neuroscience/  Interested post-docs or upper-level grad students can contact Dr. Joseph Schroeder, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Behavioural Neuroscience Program, at jasch@conncoll.edu.

Two Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Biological Sciences Education

The University of New Hampshire seeks outstanding applicants for two new tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the area of biological sciences education. UNH is dedicated to increasing student recruitment and retention through continued expansion of learner-centered teaching. These two positions are part of a university-wide initiative in STEM education aimed at creating a community of scholars that will enhance undergraduate learning. These new faculty will collaborate with colleagues across disciplinary boundaries to advance STEM education at UNH and will be encouraged to engage with the UNH Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (www.unh.edu/ teaching-excellence/).

Candidates should have a graduate degree in biology or related life science area and either a Ph.D. in science education or a Ph.D. in a life science area and graduate or postdoctoral experience in science education. Successful candidates are expected to develop vibrant externally-funded research programs with a primary focus on undergraduate teaching and learning in the life sciences. Preference will be given to those candidates who have published in biology education, have documented ability to work across traditional disciplinary and departmental boundaries, and have been the instructor of record for at least one biological science course at the undergraduate level. It is anticipated that candidates will contribute to teaching introductory inquiry-based biology classes and will participate in training new graduate teaching assistants. Other teaching responsibilities are broadly dependent on the specific background of the candidate and the needs of the college.

These positions will be located within either the Department of Biological Sciences or the Department of Molecular, Cellular & Biomedical Sciences in the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture. Successful candidates will be matched with the department that best suits their interests and expertise. The University actively creates and nurtures a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences and cultural backgrounds pursue goals with mutual respect and a shared spirit of inquiry. UNH is a Research High, Land, Sea and Space Grant University that has been recognized both nationally and internationally for research excellence and a commitment to sustainability and public engagement.

Application Process: All applicants should apply online at http://jobs.usnh.edu. The application must include a statement of research interests and a teaching portfolio. Information, including detailed position descriptions and complete application information, is available at http://jobs.usnh.edu. Questions about the position and search process should be directed to donald.chandler@unh.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2015 and will continue until the positions are filled.

The University of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. The university actively seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all under-represented groups is encouraged.

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Cell, Developmental, or Molecular Biology | Biology Department at the University of Rochester 

We are looking for individuals who will establish a first-rate, vigorous research program that addresses important biological problems. The advertisement can be found at http://www.rochester.edu/College/BIO/about/job.html.

The Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences at Michigan Technological University is seeking a tenure-track faculty member with the education and experience to support a variety of initiatives related to STEM Education. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a new graduate program in STEM Education, provide support for a university wide STEM Education Research Institute, and contribute to the teaching and research mission of at least one of our current programs in teacher education and psychology (see www.mtu.edu/cls).

Please see the attached posting for more information. Direct inquiries to Dr. Shari Stockero (stockero@mtu.edu). Applications should be submitted online at http://www.jobs.mtu.edu/postings/2216.

Florida International University in Miami, Florida, has multiple open rank faculty positions available in Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER) click here

The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) at Arizona State University invites applications for two non tenure-track academic professional positions at the level of Instructional Professional. Anticipated start date is January 5, 2015 or later.

The successful candidates will participate in the delivery of new innovative introductory undergraduate biology courses, and will evaluate and study the impact and effectiveness of these new courses. This position will be expected to assist individual faculty in the design and implementation of active learning environments to enhance student learning, with an emphasis on large classes and laboratory instruction. In addition, this position will help design and deliver professional development workshops and seminar courses on student learning and scientific teaching for SOLS faculty, postdoctoral scholars and graduate students.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a natural science or science education with cross-training and experience in life sciences or education. The successful candidates will have a record of expertise in and commitment to biology education, and at least two years teaching experience.

Candidates with experience in the following are preferred: developing and assessing curriculum; planning and enacting professional development programs for faculty, postdoctoral students, and graduate students; conducting educational research; and digital technology in the classroom.

Arizona State University is a dynamic, progressive university dedicated to interdisciplinary collaborations, to rethinking university education, and to integrating excellence in both research and teaching. The School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University¹s Tempe campus is committed to reflective curricular development, with a focus on student-centered education and teaching excellence.

To apply, send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names of three references, representative publications, and an item of choice that represents your approach to teaching in undergraduate science classroom in a single pdf file to solsfacultysearch5@asu.edu. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive; there is no closing date.  A background check is required for employment.

Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. http://asu.edu/titleIX/.  For additional information on the School of Life Sciences, visit sols.asu.edu. For additional information on the position, please contact Michael Angilletta, Search Committee Chair, at michael.angilletta@asu.edu

Brigham Young University is searching once again for a full-time, tenure-track Discipline-Based Educational Researcher in the Department of Biology.  You can find further details about the job at the following link:

 http://yjobs.byu.edu/postings/5080

Yale University- Seeking Biology TAs

MCDB is seeking TAs for introductory biology courses in Biochemistry & Biophysics, Cell Biology & Membrane Physiology, Genes & Development, and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.  Please review the enclosed PDF for comprehensive information about these teaching opportunities, and contact the instructors noted on the bottom of page 1 to express interest or ask questions. Click here

Assistant Professor of Biology – Portland State University (10/23/14)

https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/14074

The Biology Department at Portland State University invites applications for a full-time tenure track position as an Assistant Professor of Biology beginning September 2015. This faculty position is supported in part by a grant to Portland State University from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science Education Program. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and record of research in biology or a closely related field, and an established scholarly agenda in science education. Postdoctoral experience in science education research is preferred.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with Biology faculty to develop, validate, implement, and assess innovative pedagogical changes in our introductory Principles of Biology series and other courses. The candidate will also be expected to establish and sustain an externally-funded research program focused on issues in undergraduate biology education such as: active learning approaches to science education, development of authentic research-based lab courses, improvement of equity and access in biology education, and assessment of student success. The successful applicant will have knowledge of the national STEM education agenda and current research on evidence-based best practices. Preference will be given to applicants with strong records of research in biology and STEM education; experience teaching at the undergraduate level; strong skills in statistical and model-based analysis; and demonstrated capacity for successful collaborative work. Expertise in an interdisciplinary research environment and strong communication skills are important.
We seek outstanding candidates who will contribute to a tradition of high-quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Initial teaching responsibilities will include Principles of Biology, and intermediate and/or advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the candidate¹s area of specialization.