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SalaryTeaching Assistant Professor - Neuroscience
Applications are invited for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor with a renewable annual contract, beginning during the academic year 2023-2024. This Teaching Assistant Professor would be expected to teach 6 courses in the undergraduate neuroscience curriculum during the academic year and contribute to the educational mission of the department. Courses to be taught could include Introduction to Neuroscience and Writing in Neuroscience for neuroscience majors and other neuroscience courses for non-science majors (Brain and Behavior and/or Drugs and Behavior). This is a full-time position during the academic year, though teaching during the summer term may also be available.
Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in Neuroscience (or a related field) and evidence of high-quality teaching at the undergraduate level is required. More details about the department and its large undergraduate program can be found at: http://www.neuroscience.pitt.edu/.
To apply, candidates should submit PDF documents of the following to this job posting in Talent Center (http://join.pitt.edu): (a) a letter of application, (b) a current CV, (c) a teaching statement, (d) past research experience, and (e) a brief description of how your research, teaching or service demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion. At least three letters of reference should be sent by the recommenders to nrosci1@pitt.edu. Applications will be reviewed starting March 20, 2023. The appointment requires administrative and budgetary approval. The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
