Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences – Neuroscience The Department of Biological Sciences at Ohio Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Neuroscience ( OWU Neuroscience Program ) starting in August 2027. We are seeking candidates committed to excellent undergraduate teaching and to developing a vibrant research program that involves undergraduates of all
experience levels and backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates with research experience in neurobiology. The successful candidate will join a departmental and interdisciplinary community with a wide range of research and teaching interests and will benefit from extensive support for junior faculty, including access to the Smith Center for Faculty Excellence , start-up funding, pre-tenure research
leave, funding for student-faculty research collaboration via the Summer Scholarship and Research Program and The OWU Connection , and a range of workshops and mentoring programs. This job is part of a cluster of positions focused on flexibility, interdisciplinarity, and inclusivity. The faculty cohort will join an educational community that values interdisciplinarity and fosters close working relationships with
students through our signature program in experiential learning, the OWU Connection. Incoming faculty will be provided with mentoring, professional development, funds, and opportunities to connect with faculty across the Ohio 5 and GLCA consortia . For more information about the cluster, please visit www.owu.edu/joinOWUfaculty . Responsibilities Teaching three to four courses (9 to 12 contact hours) a semester
Teaching Introduction to Neuroscience (NEUR 110), Topics in Neuroscience (NEUR 374), Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience (NEUR 362), and contributing to the required Introduction to Cell Biology (BIOL 120) Contribute to teaching one or more of the following: Human Physiology (BIOL 325), Genetics (BIOL 271), or Cell and Molecular Biology (BIOL 351) Advising students in their academic journey Engaging in a consistent
and focused line of research in neurobiology Providing service to the department, university, and profession Assisting in curriculum development, revision, and evaluation Qualifications Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related discipline Evidence of preparation for teaching at the undergraduate level A research program in neurobiology or related discipline Application Materials Applicants should submit the following
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