Assistant Professor in Neuroscience
 Society for Neuroscience | |
 United States, New York, Rochester | |
 Nov 21, 2024 | |
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Assistant Professor in Neuroscience
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Assistant Professor in Neuroscience 9305BR College of Science COS Integrated Sciences Academy Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor Employment Category: Fulltime Anticipated Start Date: Detailed Job Description The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) welcomes applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Neuroscience to begin in the fall of 2025. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses, publishing high-quality scholarly research, and securing extramural research funding to support and advise undergraduate researchers. RIT's new and growing Neuroscience BS program is a joint program between the College of Science and the College of Liberal Arts. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to contribute significantly to building and shaping this growing interdisciplinary program. If appropriate, the candidate may also participate in our new Cognitive Science PhD program. We are seeking a candidate with a PhD in neuroscience, neurobiology, or related fields who conducts research in cognitive neuroscience. The specialization is open, but preference is for human sensory, visual, or computational neuroscience. The candidate will have broad knowledge of neuroscience topics and tools, including practical experience using techniques employed in cognitive neuroscience such as EEG and fNIRS. They will preferably have post-doctoral research experience demonstrating success with, or strong potential for, securing external funding for their planned research program. Please note that RIT does not have fMRI or vivarium facilities. Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated strong skills in teaching college courses, preferably independently (beyond Teaching Assistant). They will be enthusiastic about teaching undergraduate courses and training undergraduate researchers, as well as providing student support and mentorship, showing active consideration of the needs of a diverse student body. Potential teaching assignments may include introductory neuroscience courses and advanced electives such as "Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence," "Animal Vision," or "Imaging in Neuroscience". We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest to contribute to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development; scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/policiesmanual/p040, http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/policiesmanual/p030, and http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/policiesmanual/p050. Learn more about our excellent benefits, including tuition benefits, by visiting https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/regular-employee-benefits. Department/College Description The DepartmentThe Integrated Sciences Academy (ISA) is an academic department in the College of Science at RIT that is home to multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary academic and research programs. Faculty in ISA enjoy a friendly, innovative environment and work collaboratively across college boundaries. ISA hosts Neuroscience BS (in partnership with the Department of Psychology), Color Science MS and PhD programs, and interdisciplinary minors, and is a partner in the Cognitive Science PhD program. The Neuroscience BS and Cognitive Science PhD programs are joint programs with research-active affiliated faculty from multiple colleges. The CollegeThe RIT College of Science offers 13 undergraduate programs and 18 graduate programs. The College has established an inclusive community that embraces social justice and equity in our education, research, and the scientific community at large. Our students benefit from the intersection of science and technology at RIT, including access and training with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and facilities starting in their first year at RIT. As one of the top externally grant-funded colleges on campus, the College of Science gives students unrivaled opportunities to engage in real-world research with supportive faculty mentors. The University Required Minimum Qualifications * Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or a related field at the time of appointment Required Minimum Education Level Required Application Documents Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Research Statement, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy How To Apply Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9305BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, and cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments: * Your teaching philosophy You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at: Dr. Susan Farnand, with questions on the position: Susan.Farnand@rit.edu.Review of applications will begin October 31, 2024 and will continue until an acceptable candidate is found. The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://apptrkr.com/5756884 Additional Details RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov. Hourly/Salary Minimum: 85000 Hourly/Salary Maximum:95000 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ | |