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Lecturer in Neuroscience
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Position Number: 5658922
Location: Rochester, NY
Position Type: Science - Biology

Lecturer in Neuroscience
9223BR
College of Science
COS Integrated Sciences Academy

Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer
Faculty Discipline:
Faculty Rank: Lecturer
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 16-Aug-2025

Detailed Job Description
The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) welcomes applicants for a teaching faculty position in Neuroscience to begin in the fall of 2025. Our successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to contribute significantly to building and shaping our growing, interdisciplinary Neuroscience BS program. Key responsibilities will include planning and teaching undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses.

We are seeking a candidate with a PhD in neuroscience, neurobiology, or a related field with broad knowledge of neuroscience topics and tools. Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellent skills in undergraduate teaching, including research-based strategies and inclusive practices. The position requires a strong commitment to teaching. The candidate should expect to develop, support and teach a variety of courses including introductory neuroscience courses and neurobiology electives. Courses may include Neurobiology, Experimental Lab Methods in Neuroscience, Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience, Animal Vision, Imaging in Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Tissue Culture Laboratory.

We are seeking an individual who can and is interested in contributing 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 core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

Learn more about our excellent benefits, including tuition benefits, by visiting: https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/regular-employee-benefits

Department/College Description
The Department
The Integrated Sciences Academy (ISA) is an academic department in the College of Science that is home to multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary academic and research programs. 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. Faculty in the ISA enjoy a friendly, innovative environment and often work collaboratively across department and college boundaries.

The College
The 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
Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or a related field at the time of appointment
Demonstrated excellent teaching skills and strong interest in undergraduate teaching
Ability to effectively work with students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines
Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Required Minimum Education Level
PhD

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9223BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

Your teaching philosophy
The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references
Contribution to Diversity Statement

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://sjobs.brassring.com/
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: 55000
Hourly/Salary Maximum:65000