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Assistant Professor in Neuroscience
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Position Number: 5756885
Location: Rochester, NY
Position Type: Science - Biology

Assistant Professor in Neuroscience
9305BR
College of Science
COS Integrated Sciences Academy

Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track
Faculty Discipline:
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date:

Detailed Job Description
The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) welcomes applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Neuroscience to begin in the fall of 2025. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses, publishing high-quality scholarly research, and securing extramural research funding to support and advise undergraduate researchers. RIT's new and growing Neuroscience BS program is a joint program between the College of Science and the College of Liberal Arts. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to contribute significantly to building and shaping this growing interdisciplinary program. If appropriate, the candidate may also participate in our new Cognitive Science PhD program.

We are seeking a candidate with a PhD in neuroscience, neurobiology, or related fields who conducts research in cognitive neuroscience. The specialization is open, but preference is for human sensory, visual, or computational neuroscience. The candidate will have broad knowledge of neuroscience topics and tools, including practical experience using techniques employed in cognitive neuroscience such as EEG and fNIRS. They will preferably have post-doctoral research experience demonstrating success with, or strong potential for, securing external funding for their planned research program. Please note that RIT does not have fMRI or vivarium facilities.

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated strong skills in teaching college courses, preferably independently (beyond Teaching Assistant). They will be enthusiastic about teaching undergraduate courses and training undergraduate researchers, as well as providing student support and mentorship, showing active consideration of the needs of a diverse student body. Potential teaching assignments may include introductory neuroscience courses and advanced electives such as "Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence," "Animal Vision," or "Imaging in Neuroscience".

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest to contribute 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 DepartmentThe Integrated Sciences Academy (ISA) is an academic department in the College of Science at RIT that is home to multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary academic and research programs. Faculty in ISA enjoy a friendly, innovative environment and work collaboratively across college boundaries. 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. The Neuroscience BS and Cognitive Science PhD programs are joint programs with research-active affiliated faculty from multiple colleges.

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
Evidence of peer-reviewed publications in disciplinary journals
Demonstrated teaching experience at the college level
Potential for establishing a program of extramurally funded research
Ability to effectively mentor and collaborate with scholars 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

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

How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9305BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, and cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

Your teaching philosophy
A research statement that includes information about previous grant work, the potential for future grants, and information about one-on-one supervision of student research
The names, addresses, and phone numbers of 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.

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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: 85000
Hourly/Salary Maximum:95000