Neurobiology – Tenure Track
The Biology Department at the University of St. Thomas (http://www.stthomas.edu/biol/) invites applications for a Tenure-Track position at the Assistant Professor level in Neurobiology, to start September 2009.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate courses at both introductory and upper-division levels, contribute to the leadership of an interdisciplinary neuroscience program, and engage in high quality research that involves undergraduates and that is competitive for external funding. Support will include significant start-up funds, lab space in a modern, well-equipped science facility, and a generous time allocation for research. Ph.D. is strongly preferred, but ABD will be considered; postdoctoral experience is also preferred.
Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota's largest private university. Its 11,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good, and seeks to develop individuals who combine career competency with cultural awareness and intellectual curiosity. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.
The University of St. Thomas has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, to equal opportunity policies and practices, and to the principles and goals of affirmative action. In that spirit, the University welcomes nominations and applications from a broad and diverse applicant pool. Submit cover letter and CV online at http://jobs.stthomas.edu.
In addition submit 1) statement of teaching and leadership philosophies and experience 2) description of research agenda 3) contact information for three references (contact information listed below). Applicants will be notified before any references are contacted.
Alternatively, applicants may choose to have letters of recommendation sent directly to Dr. Jayna Ditty, Search Chair, Department of Biology OWS 390, University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105.
Review of applications will begin October 6, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. For further information contact jlditty@stthomas.edu. (Posted 8/22/2008)
