Two Tenure Track Positions in Neuroscience
The Program in Neuroscience at the College of Wooster invites
applications for two tenure-track positions beginning August 2013. One
position will be housed in Biology, the other in Psychology. Both
successful applicants will contribute to a rapidly growing
interdisciplinary Neuroscience major, participate in the First Year
Seminar Program and direct undergraduate research in the required Senior
Independent Study Program. We seek committed teacher-scholars with
demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and productive
research programs that will engage students. The College of Wooster
provides significant research support, including startup, travel,
faculty development funds, and a generous sabbatical program. (Junior
faculty are eligible for a research leave of 1 semester after 3 years of
teaching, or a research leave of 1 year after 5 years of teaching.
Senior faculty are eligible for a research leave of 1 semester after 5
consecutive semesters of teaching or 1 year after 4 years of teaching.
All leaves are paid at 100%.). Teaching load includes four or five
courses per year as well as advising Independent Study projects.
Assistant Professor of Psychology
The Department of Psychology seeks candidates with training in any area
of Human Neuroscience to participate in the First Year Seminar Program
and direct undergraduate research in the Senior Independent Study
Program. Teaching responsibilities will include Introductory Psychology,
Human Neuropsychology, Introduction to Neuroscience, an Integrative
Senior Seminar in Neuroscience, and courses in the candidate’s area of
specialty. All students at the College of Wooster complete a mentored
senior research project. Thus, we seek a committed teacher-scholar with
demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and a productive
research program that will engage students. Ph.D. or ABD required.
Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae,
graduate transcripts, statements of teaching and research interest and
arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to
Electronic applications are preferred and
should be received by October 19th, 2012 for full consideration. Hard
copies may be sent to Mary Spencer 1189 Beall Avenue, The College of
Wooster, Wooster, OH 44691. Questions concerning the position can be
addressed to Dr. John Neuhoff, Chair, Department of Psychology,
Assistant Professor of Biology
Teaching responsibilities will include Cellular Neuroscience,
Development, and Introductory Molecular/Cellular Biology. Preference
will be given to applicants whose research interests emphasize
integrative/physiological approaches. Applicants should have a PhD;
postdoctoral research and/or teaching experience preferred. Send
curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching philosophy,
graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and three letters of
recommendation to Questions concerning this
position should be directed to Dr. M. Loveless, Chair of Biology,
Electronic applications are preferred, and should
be received by October 12th, 2012 for full consideration.
The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts
and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education.
The College values diversity, strives to attract qualified women and
minority candidates, and encourages individuals belonging to these
groups to apply. Wooster seeks to ensure diversity by its policy of
making appointments without regard to age, sex, color, race, creed,
religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, or political affiliation. The College of
Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment
is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and legal
right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform
and Control Act. The College of Wooster is a drug-free workplace.
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John Neuhoff
Department of Psychology
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH, 44691
http://jneuhoff.com
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