Biology/Neuroscience

We invite applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, joint with the Department of Biology and the Program in Neuroscience, in molecular neurophysiology, to begin September 2013. Applicants should have a Ph.D. and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. Teaching responsibilities include: an introductory level course in genetics and cell biology or introductory neuroscience, an upper level course in animal physiology, and other courses in the applicant’s field that can strengthen and broaden our course offerings. The successful candidate is expected to establish an active research program involving undergraduates, preferably using an invertebrate system.

Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body.

Applications for this position will be accepted starting on September 1st, 2012, and all application materials must be received by November 1, 2012. Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Through Interfolio, submit letter of application addressed to search committee chair Dr. Thomas Root, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching interests that describes the candidate’s relevant teaching background and addresses their approach to teaching animal physiology, a statement of research interests, samples of scholarly work, and three current letters of recommendation [at least two of which speak directly to teaching ability]. More information at http://www.interfolio.com/apply/13867