Assistant Professor of Instruction in Neuroscience

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Posted: 09-May-24

Location: Richardson, Texas

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Biological/Biomedical Sciences

Internal Number: 26296

Posting Number: F00827P

Department: Neuroscience

Salary Range: Negotiable

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Academic Year

Location: Richardson

Job Description:

The Department of Neuroscience in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas seeks three (3) full-time Assistant Professors of Instruction to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level in our large and growing Neuroscience programs. A strong need is for an individual with experience working in industry/corporate/non-academic settings, to teach core coursework in our Industrial NSC track (https://catalog.utdallas.edu/2020/undergraduate/programs/bbs/neuroscience ). We are also seeking instructors with expertise in cellular, molecular, and systems neuroscience areas to teach in our Medical and our Research tracks.
The appointment commences for the fall 2024 semester.
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Physiology, Pharmacology, Anatomy or a related field and demonstrate their commitment to excellence in teaching. Those with ABD status will be considered at the application/interviewing stage. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
UT Dallas and the Department of Neuroscience

The University of Texas at Dallas is a Tier One Institution and the fastest growing university in Texas. It houses a dynamic and collaborative Neuroscience research community. Faculty in Neuroscience are active participants in several research centers including the Center for Advanced Pain Studies, Texas Biomedical Device Center, Center for BrainHealth, Center for Vital Longevity, and Callier Center for Communication Disorders. Neuroscience faculty also have vibrant collaborations with the UT Dallas Program in Bioengineering and the UT Southwestern Medical Center.
 
The Neuroscience Department is housed in a new research building that opened in 2015. The building contains state-of-the-art laboratory space and top-notch core facilities. The Dallas-Fort Worth area is an international hub with a strong economy, vibrant cultural atmosphere, world-class sports and entertainment, and nationally ranked public schools.
Application Instructions
 
Applicants should upload the following:

           Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.

           Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

           Teaching evaluations, if available; and

           Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

 
Reviews will commence as completed applications are received and will continue until the positions are filled or the search is closed on June 30, 2024. Priority will be given to completed applications received by May 31, 2024. Reference letters will only be requested for candidates who advance in the interview process.
 
The University and Community

UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. Over 65% of our undergraduate students receive some form of need- or merit-based financial aid; and 66% of graduating seniors have no student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation (2021 TICAS report). 
 
UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas, and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence. 
 
The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources.

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About The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is an innovative institution in the heart of North Texas on the path to achieving Tier One national research university status.UT Dallas has grown since its founding in 1969 to include 132 degree programs, with cutting-edge curricula serving a variety of undergraduate and graduate student interests.The University continues its original commitment to providing some of the state's most-lauded science and engineering programs and has also gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths, from criminology to biomedical engineering to arts and technology.The wealth of learning resources available to UT Dallas students is the result of a concentrated effort to attract the top minds on both ends of the classroom relationship. Joining the faculty's Nobel laureate and four National Academies members since 2005 are more than 200 tenure and tenure-track professors hailing from the world's best colleges, including Harvard, MIT, Cambridge and Columbia University. In addition, UT Dallas is home to more than 50 centers, labs and institutes that facilitate research and opportunities for hands-on learning. Students, meanwhile, arrive at UT Dallas well-prepared ...to succeed in higher education: In 2011, nearly 39 percent of freshmen ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and 75 percent ranked in the top 25 percent.With an eye on building a future as bright as its beginnings, UT Dallas will continue its push to attain Tier One research university status and produce graduates who are well-equipped to succeed professionally.
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