Assistant Professor, Biology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gonzaga University in Spokane invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Biology (Tenure-Track) starting August 16, 2027 to join our Neuroscience program. The successful candidate will teach, mentor, and develop a non-mammalian neuroscience research program with undergraduates.

Responsibilities include teaching 9 credits per semester, advising 1525 25 undergraduates annually, and collaborating with the Psychology and Neuroscience departments while advancing scholarly activity in

Qualifications

• PhD in Neurobiology or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching undergraduate students in relevant courses.
• Evidence of a research program using non-mammalian model organisms.

Responsibilities

• Teach an equivalent of 9 credits each semester, typically 2 lecture sections and one or two labs per semester (1 credit each).
• Develop and maintain a neuroscience research program using non-mammalian model organisms with undergraduates.
• Provide academic and career advising and mentoring to 153025 undergraduate students per year in the Neuroscience major, starting in the second year.
• Support the Biology Department and Neuroscience major through service and other forms of academic citizenship, maintaining collaboration with the Psychology and Neuroscience Department.
• Engage in professional activities that inform teaching, enhance student experience, and help the faculty member remain current in their field.
• Maintain standards of professionalism.

Skills

Undergrad teaching

Neurobiology research with non-mammal

Student mentoring

Education

PhD in Neurobiology or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor in Biology (Tenure-Track) – Beginning August 16, 2027

The Department of Biology at Gonzaga University seeks a neurobiologist specializing in research with model organisms to join our faculty. The role involves teaching, mentoring, and research in neuroscience.

Job Duties

• Teach an equivalent of 9 credits each semester, typically 2 lecture sections and one or two labs per semester (1 credit each). Courses may include introductory biology courses (e.g., BIOL105, BIOL106) and upper‑division neuroscience courses.
• Develop and maintain a successful neuroscience research program using non‑mammalian model organisms, providing quality research experiences to undergraduates.
• Provide academic and career advising and mentoring to 15–25 undergraduate students per year in the Neuroscience major, starting in the second year.
• Support the Biology Department and Neuroscience major through service and other forms of academic citizenship, maintaining collaboration with the Psychology and Neuroscience Department.
• Engage in professional activities that inform teaching, enhance student experience, and help the faculty member remain current in their field.
• Maintain standards of professionalism.

Qualifications – Required

• A Ph.D. in Neurobiology or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching undergraduate students in relevant courses.
• Evidence of a research program that uses non‑mammalian model organisms.

Qualifications – Desired

• At least one year of postdoctoral work or a similar experience.
• Evidence of engaging, inclusive teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Evidence of effectiveness in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Evidence of peer‑reviewed scholarship.

EEO Statement

Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status.

Contact

Questions about this position can be directed to Dr. Marianne Poxleitner, Department Chair, at [e-mail].