Position Summary
The Psychology Department and the Neuroscience Program at Bowdoin College invite applications for a oneyear fulltime visiting assistant professor position in cognitive neuroscience for theacademic year. The position begins July 1 2022. A PhD in this area by July 1 2022 is preferred; ABD considered. Teaching load is two courses per semester. Topics for these courses include research methods in psychology a sophomorelevel survey course in cognitive neuroscience a laboratory (researchbased) course in cognitive neuroscience and an advanced seminar in the candidates area of specialization. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education and to inclusive excellence in undergraduate teaching. For a description of inclusive excellence please consult the following resource: Williams et. al. Toward a Model of Inclusive Excellence . Bowdoin is a learning community that warmly welcomes people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the instruction and support of a diverse student population and from those who will enrich and contribute to the Colleges multifaceted diversity. We especially encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply. Bowdoin College offers opportunities for professional development including annual conference travel support mentoring programming and grants to support scholarly research. Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please submit a cover letter a CV a teaching statement a research statement and a statement indicating how your teaching scholarship and/or mentorship may support our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Also provide the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation upon request. Review of applications will begin on March 11 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Founded in 1794 on the Maine coast Bowdoin is one of the oldest and most selective coeducational residential liberal arts colleges in the country. Located in Brunswick a 30minute drive north of Portland the College is in an area rich with natural beauty and yearround outdoor activities. Bowdoins reputation rests on the excellence of its faculty and students intimate size strong sense of community and commitment to diversity 35.3 students of color 7.4 international students and approximately 15 first generation college students). Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment admission or access to its educational or extracurricular programs activities or facilities based on race color ethnicity ancestry and national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression age marital status place of birth genetic predisposition veteran status or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability or any other legally protected statuses. For further information about the College and our department please visit our website: .