Assistant Teaching Professor, Neurobiology and Biophysics
Assistant Teaching Professor, Neurobiology and Biophysics
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The Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics at the University of Washington (UW) Seattle invites applications for a part time or full time Assistant Teaching Professor over a 12-month service period with a focus on neuroscience starting on or before September 16 2025. The initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal. The position is non-tenure eligible.
The UW Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics is a large collaborative and integrative department that provides a supportive research and teaching environment actively engages with faculty and students on topics of diversity and equity has a long-term strategic hiring plan and is equipped with classrooms designed for active learning in the new Health Sciences Education Building. The UW is also a nationwide leader in neuroscience research integrated with a broad biological and computational research and teaching program stretching from molecules to systems with an emphasis in STEM pedagogy and education research.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching efforts in the undergraduate Neuroscience major and in the Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics. This position supports all course content for Neuroscience 301 and 302 with a primary responsibility for leading and developing the undergraduate laboratories for these courses which are largely electrophysiology oriented. Information about the UW undergraduate Neuroscience major can be found at ( This position also includes serving as instructor of record for instructing teaching interns from the Graduate Program in Neuroscience. This position provides opportunities for mentorship and guidance of undergraduate students and supporting their ongoing career development. The successful candidate will enhance and augment the Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics missions of teaching service and outreach.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action equal opportunity and applicants from diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. This position will support our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion and teach mentor and work with individuals from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. The University is the 2006 recipient of the Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility and is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty.
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in an area related to neuroscience or physiology by the date of appointment.
The applicant must have research and teaching expertise in the areas of neuroscience or physiology with at least one year of experience performing electrophysiology in a research or teaching setting.
Employment Type
Full Time
