Pomona College, Neuroscience
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Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor in Cell/Molecular or Systems-level Neuroscience
Position Location:
Claremont, California 91711, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
2025/02/28 11:59PM
(posted 2025/01/16)
(posted 2025/01/16)Position Description:
Position Description
Pomona College Three-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Cell/Molecular or Systems-level Neuroscience. The Department of Neuroscience seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and ability to establish a small-scale active research program that involves undergraduates. Broad methodological training and a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field are required.
Teaching responsibilities each year include an introductory-level Neuroscience course with lab in the Fall semester and a lecture/laboratory course in cell/molecular or systems-level neurobiology in the Spring semester. Supervision of senior theses and other undergraduate research projects is also expected.
The Department of Neuroscience supports equal access to higher education, and values working in a richly diverse environment. The successful candidate will have demonstrated commitment to improving higher education for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Please send a dossier, including (a) your letter of application, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) transcripts, (d) three brief statements – one addressing teaching philosophy, one addressing scholarship, and one addressing demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body, and (e) three letters of recommendation. Total compensation includes a benefits package and a salary commensurate with rank and experience, ranging from $70,000-$75,000.
Please upload electronic copies of all materials to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29597
Review of applications will begin on February 28th and will continue until the position is filled.
Pomona College is a highly selective liberal arts college. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty and are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. Pomona College, located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, is a member of the Claremont Colleges, which also include Claremont McKenna, Scripps, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, Keck Graduate Institute and Claremont Graduate University. Collectively, the Claremont Colleges constitute an academic community of 9,000 students and close to 4,000 faculty and staff. In collaboration with the Claremont University Consortium (CUC), Pomona College offers a variety of professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities for faculty at all stages of their careers.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Statement demonstrating ability to mentor a diverse student body
- Transcripts
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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