Assistant or Associate Professor of Neuroscience

Teachpsych; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Goucher College’s Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Neuroscience to begin Fall 2027. The position supports the new undergraduate Neuroscience major shared by Psychology and Biological Sciences, with teaching responsibilities including Research Methods in Neuroscience and upper-level seminars.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field by appointment, show commitment to undergraduate education, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field by appointment.
• Open area of specialty; teaching experience at undergraduate level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses (20 credits) per year including Research Methods in Neuroscience and upper-level seminars.
• Advise Neuroscience majors and help grow the program.
• Mentor undergraduates on a research team and engage in scholarly activity.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field

Postdoctoral training (preferred)

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor of Neuroscience

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

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to submit (1) a curriculum vita, (2) a cover letter, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy which speaks to the applicant’s pedagogical approaches to instruction, classroom practices and strategies, relevant teaching experience, and ability to teach to students from a wide range of backgrounds in a liberal arts college setting, and (4) a statement of research interests. In addition, three (3) confidential letters of recommendation will be requested from finalists.

Review of applications will begin October 19, 2026.

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