Neuroscience Professor – 2-Year Term, Teaching & Research

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grinnell College invites applications for a neuroscientist on a two-year term appointment beginning Fall 2026. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.

The teaching load is five courses over two semesters, with lab sections counting as ½ course, including courses in Foundations of Neuroscience and Neuroscience Senior Seminar. The remaining courses may be offered in biology or psychology depending on the candidate’s interests.

Qualifications

• Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.
• Five-course teaching load over two semesters, with lab sections counting as ½ course.
• Courses include Foundations of Neuroscience and Neuroscience Senior Seminar; remaining courses in biology or psychology.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses over two semesters with labs counting as ½ course.
• Contribute to neuroscience curriculum and coordinate with biology/psychology departments as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Course planning

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Grinnell College invites applications for a neuroscientist on a two-year term appointment beginning Fall 2026. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.

The teaching load is five courses over two semesters, with lab sections counting as ½ course, including courses in Foundations of Neuroscience and Neuroscience Senior Seminar. The remaining courses may be offered in biology or psychology depending on the candidate’s interests.