Society for Neuroscience
Assistant Professor of Biology 999765
Society for Neuroscience, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Overview
Xavier University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biology to begin in Fall 2026, to contribute to its undergraduate program in Neuroscience. The individual must hold a Ph.D. in an area of the biological sciences, with specialization in neuroscience strongly preferred. Responsibilities include teaching the equivalent of 3 courses per semester including a 200-level physiology course, neuroscience, professional skills courses for majors and/or other upper division courses of interest; productive engagement in scholarly activities; mentoring undergraduates in a research program relevant to human health; and advising of students. The successful candidate should bring a passion for teaching undergraduates. Experience supervising undergraduates in research is a plus, as is the interest in collaboration with other Xavier faculty. Xavier University is not equipped for live vertebrate work, but has ample facilities for invertebrate models, particularly C. elegans. Responsibilities
Teach the equivalent of 3 courses per semester, including a 200-level physiology course, neuroscience, professional skills courses for majors and/or other upper-division courses of interest. Engage in scholarly activities and mentoring undergraduates in a research program relevant to human health. Advise undergraduate students. Collaborate with other Xavier faculty as appropriate. Qualifications
Ph.D. in an area of the biological sciences. Specialization in neuroscience strongly preferred. Resources and Environment
Xavier has a generous start-up package and multiple private endowments supporting faculty research in the sciences. External funding to augment these funds is welcome but not required. Facilities emphasize invertebrate models (notably C. elegans); Xavier is building new research laboratories and a facility to house Biology and Chemistry. Application and Review
Review of applications will begin on
November 10, 2025 . Applicants should submit: application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy (including how you can support student belonging), and statement of research interests with ideas for undergraduate research. Only five attachments can be uploaded during the online process; consolidate documents if necessary. Finalists may be asked for letters of recommendation. Questions may be directed to the Chair of the Department of Biology, Dr. Jennifer Robbins, at robbins@xavier.edu. Benefits
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Tax-advantaged accounts including health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts. Life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Tuition remission at Xavier for employees and their eligible dependents. Company
Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a private, Jesuit Catholic university located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Xavier University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biology to begin in Fall 2026, to contribute to its undergraduate program in Neuroscience. The individual must hold a Ph.D. in an area of the biological sciences, with specialization in neuroscience strongly preferred. Responsibilities include teaching the equivalent of 3 courses per semester including a 200-level physiology course, neuroscience, professional skills courses for majors and/or other upper division courses of interest; productive engagement in scholarly activities; mentoring undergraduates in a research program relevant to human health; and advising of students. The successful candidate should bring a passion for teaching undergraduates. Experience supervising undergraduates in research is a plus, as is the interest in collaboration with other Xavier faculty. Xavier University is not equipped for live vertebrate work, but has ample facilities for invertebrate models, particularly C. elegans. Responsibilities
Teach the equivalent of 3 courses per semester, including a 200-level physiology course, neuroscience, professional skills courses for majors and/or other upper-division courses of interest. Engage in scholarly activities and mentoring undergraduates in a research program relevant to human health. Advise undergraduate students. Collaborate with other Xavier faculty as appropriate. Qualifications
Ph.D. in an area of the biological sciences. Specialization in neuroscience strongly preferred. Resources and Environment
Xavier has a generous start-up package and multiple private endowments supporting faculty research in the sciences. External funding to augment these funds is welcome but not required. Facilities emphasize invertebrate models (notably C. elegans); Xavier is building new research laboratories and a facility to house Biology and Chemistry. Application and Review
Review of applications will begin on
November 10, 2025 . Applicants should submit: application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy (including how you can support student belonging), and statement of research interests with ideas for undergraduate research. Only five attachments can be uploaded during the online process; consolidate documents if necessary. Finalists may be asked for letters of recommendation. Questions may be directed to the Chair of the Department of Biology, Dr. Jennifer Robbins, at robbins@xavier.edu. Benefits
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Tax-advantaged accounts including health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts. Life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Tuition remission at Xavier for employees and their eligible dependents. Company
Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a private, Jesuit Catholic university located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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