Assistant Professor of Biology (Neuroscience)

The Department of Biology at Lafayette College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning fall 2027. We seek applicants who are broadly trained in neurobiology including those who study basic cellular or physiological mechanisms within a neurobiological framework. Candidates who are working at the intersection of endocrinology and behavior or other emerging subdisciplines are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and plans for an active research program that includes undergraduates in their research. Research experience beyond graduate work is preferred. Experience teaching undergraduates is a plus. The department especially welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute to Lafayettes commitment to creating a vibrant diverse and inclusive community.

The candidate will be expected to teach courses in Neurobiology and be able to contribute to our introductory general biology course sequences in particular Biology 111: Unity & Diversity in Biology or Biology 112: Biomolecular Foundations of Biology. Candidates will also be expected to teach other courses in their area of expertise. The teaching load is four courses per year in the first year and five courses per year thereafter. This teaching load will be split between the Department of Biology and Neuroscience Program in a 3:2 ratio while research and service efforts will be within the Department of Biology. The Department of Biology expects all of its members to maintain active productive sustained programs of scholarship that involve undergraduate students. We offer competitive start-up funds and space for research in a new and well-equipped science center. More information about the department is available at .

Located in the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania 70 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia Lafayette College is a small private undergraduate-only liberal arts and engineering institution with significant resources to support faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. The College is committed to fostering a learning community grounded in mutual respect collaboration and intellectual keeping with its mission Lafayette provides an educational environment that promotes critical inquiry personal growth and responsible citizenship. Faculty students and staff share responsibility for creating maintaining and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued equity is sought and inclusiveness is practiced.

Lafayette is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and plans for an active research program that includes undergraduates in their research. Research experience beyond graduate work is preferred. Experience teaching undergraduates is a plus.