Teaching-Track Professor, Open Rank
- Emory University- Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology
- Atlanta, GA, USA
Job Description
The Emory University Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Program (NBB) seeks candidates for a Teaching-Track Professor (open rank) position. NBB is an interdepartmental undergraduate program founded at the intersection of Biology, Anthropology, and Psychology, and encompasses a wide range of interdisciplinary fields, including cellular and molecular neuroscience, neuroanatomy, neuroethics, and behavioral biology. The program’s success comes from the expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment of 9 primary faculty members, 8 of whom are teaching-track professors. It is supported by a larger community of 84 faculty in associated departments and programs across the University who are committed to fostering a respectful environment that nurtures and supports all students, faculty, and staff.
Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or another relevant field at the time of appointment, demonstrate a strong commitment to effective pedagogy, and have a track record of excellent teaching and mentoring undergraduates. Applicants with demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and mentoring students from a wide range of backgrounds, engaging them in critical thinking, and applying evidence-based instructional techniques are of particular interest.
The new faculty member will teach two courses per semester, including 1-2 core NBB courses and 2-3 electives each year. The electives could include sections of existing courses or new courses in Neuroethics, Science and Society, Clinical, Computational, Evolutionary, Cognitive, Systems, Developmental, or other Neuroscience areas of the candidate’s expertise.
This Teaching Professor (open rank) will teach and mentor undergraduates in the NBB program and provide leadership and service to the NBB program and the university. Established over 25 years ago, the teaching track at Emory College of Arts and Sciences is one of the strongest and longest-running in the country, with established procedures for reappointment and promotion. The primary responsibilities are teaching, program administration, and service. The Emory College of Arts and Sciences supports professional excellence through faculty development programs, and values representation from teaching-track faculty in College and University governance and service.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, Behavior, Psychology, or other relevant field is required at the time of application.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Statement of teaching experience, interests, and philosophy.
- Any additional information related to professional development, pedagogical scholarship, or evidence of teaching effectiveness that demonstrates a commitment to teaching and mentoring of undergraduates.
Items 3-4 should not exceed six pages combined.
Applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf. Application review will begin on February 9; to ensure full consideration, all materials should be received by January 23, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
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The Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Department (NBB) is a subset of Emory University's School of Arts and Sciences.