Assistant Professor – Neurobiology

Department: Biological Sciences

Reports To: Chair, Biological Sciences

Position Type: Faculty

Position Summary:

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment in the Department of Biological Sciences. We seek a researcher and educator who studies neural development, neurophysiology, or neuroethology. The approach can be at the cellular, circuit, or systems level, but special consideration will be given to candidates with a comparative mindset and a broad interest in organismal biology.

Applicants will be expected to maintain a funded research program, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate courses mainly in their area of expertise, and contribute to the overall activities and growth of the Department.

Essential Functions:

– Develop an externally recognized research program in the field of neurobiology or neurodevelopment.

– Obtain external funding for research.

– Advise and mentor graduate students.

– Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of expertise.

– Contribute to successful functioning of the department and university via service on committees and in other capacities.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

– PhD in an appropriate field.

– Demonstrated research ability and a vision for a sustainable research program.

– At the university’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated teaching ability.

Bargaining Unit: PSA

FLSA: Exempt

Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Required application documents: 1) CV, 2) statement of research, 3) statement of teaching interests and philosophy, 4) contact information for three referees.

EEO Statement:

As an EEO employer, NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

Diversity Statement:

As a Minority Serving Institution with designations as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), NJIT is committed to embracing diversity, centering equity, and practicing inclusion with the goal of sustaining a culture of belonging. NJIT celebrates the diversity of our university community and recognize the cultural and personal contributions each member of the community brings to NJIT. We strive to cultivate a campus culture that promotes inclusive excellence among our faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Sustaining and building upon our diverse community is critical to NJIT’s continuing status as a premier research institution of higher education and a leading polytechnic university.

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