Assistant or Associate Professor of Neuroscience

Goucher College; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Goucher College invites applications for a tenure-track position in neuroscience at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin Fall 2027. The department will support a new undergraduate Neuroscience major housed in Psychology and Biological Sciences.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field by appointment; area of specialty open. We value commitment to undergraduate education, scholarship potential, and mentoring undergraduates in a research setting.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field by the time of appointment.
• Commitment to undergraduate education and ability to contribute to program growth.
• Experience in undergraduate teaching and mentoring is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 20 credits per year, including Research Methods in Neuroscience, an intermediate course, and an upper-level seminar.
• Advise Neuroscience majors and help grow the undergraduate program.
• Demonstrate engaged pedagogies and support student success across diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Neuroscience

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor of Neuroscience

Job Description:

Open RankProfessor of Neuroscience

Since its founding in 1885, Goucher College has inspired global changemakers as a place of innovation and excellence. As a private, non-profit liberal arts college of approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students, Goucher is dedicated to teaching students to become complex problem-solvers prepared for the jobs of the future. Small class sizes, a rigorous curriculum, and dedicated faculty and staff allow for personalized mentorship of each student. Named one of the most innovative colleges in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Goucher is a leader in global education and was one of the first, and remains one of the only, colleges in the U.S. to provide 100% of its students with the opportunity to study abroad with no additional tuition surcharges.

The Department of Psychology at Goucher College invite applications for a tenure-track position in neuroscience at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin Fall 2027. We invite applicants who share Goucher’s commitment to fostering a vibrant undergraduate learning environment for all students. The position will support the new undergraduate Neuroscience major, which is housed jointly in the Departments of Psychology and Biological Sciences.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field by the time of appointment; area of specialty is open (e.g., computational, cognitive, behavioral, systems, sensory). The ideal candidate will show a commitment to undergraduate education and demonstrate evidence of scholarship potential at a small liberal arts college. This research program should be viable without a dedicated wet lab or vertebrate facility. The candidate will be expected to teach 20 credits (the equivalent of five classes) per year, including Research Methods in Neuroscience, an intermediate-level course and an upper-level seminar in their area of expertise, a course that serves the Goucher Commons Curriculum, and rigorous mentoring of undergraduates on a research team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the Neuroscience program by advising Neuroscience majors and helping to grow the program. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to teaching students from a wide range of backgrounds and a dedication to engaged pedagogies that support student success.

Qualifications:

Required:Ph.D.inNeuroscience or related field at the time of appointment.

Preferred: Ph.D.andPostdoctoraltraining. Teaching experience and/or professional developmentat the undergraduate level.

Salary Ranges:

Assistant: $77,727-$86,364

Associate: $89,387-$99,319

Review of applications will begin October 19, 2026.

Goucher is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the equity of our community and seeking applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community.