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Tenure Track Faculty - Neurobiology (Open Rank)
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Position Number: 5583906
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Position Type: Science - Biology

Tenure Track Faculty - Neurobiology (Open Rank)

R0000000685
Robert L Rooke Science Center - Biology

Position Title:
Tenure Track Faculty - Neurobiology (Open Rank)

Position Type:
Full time

Location:
Robert L Rooke Science Center - Biology

Categories:
Faculty Exempt

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

The Department of Biology at Bucknell University invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track faculty position in neurobiology to begin August 2025. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program. We seek a committed scientist with the desire to engage with undergraduates in the classroom and the research laboratory. A Ph.D. is required; outstanding candidates in the final stages of their dissertation will be considered but must complete the degree during their first year of employment at Bucknell to continue employment beyond the first year. Postdoctoral experience is encouraged but not required. The successful candidate will demonstrate inclusive pedagogical practices, and/or cultural awareness in the classroom. Evidence of the candidate's commitment to equity in both the classroom and in scholarly engagement must be included in the application materials.

The position requires the ability and commitment to pursue a high-quality research program with potential emphasis in, but not limited to, molecular or cellular neurobiology. Candidates using a non-Drosophila model are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a core course in molecular/cellular neurobiology with a fully-equipped electrophysiology laboratory for neuroscience majors and an upper-level course in neurobiology that would enhance the curricula in Neuroscience and Biology. The University is committed to mentoring new faculty members and can provide support for the Neuroscience core course development. Other teaching responsibilities will include participation in the core biology courses or other courses that meet the general education goals of the University.

Bucknell's College of Arts and Sciences is a nationally recognized leader in undergraduate education. The Biology Department provides an undergraduate education in a liberal arts context that features close interactions with a small student body. The department is committed to student-centered inclusive pedagogical approaches, high-impact activities that foster scientific development of students, and a community that supports diversity. We seek candidates who demonstrate excellence in reflective multicultural and inclusive teaching practices and who display a strong commitment to collaboration and interdisciplinarity.

Application materials should include four documents:

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. A teaching statement addressing the applicant's commitment to inclusive undergraduate teaching and the applicant's ability to teach the courses mentioned above

4. A research plan outlining the applicant's intentions for scholarly work at Bucknell; the strongest statements will show how that work would engage a diverse student body.

Later in the interview process, candidates may be requested to provide contact information for at least three potential references so that the committee may request confidential letters of reference.

For additional information and to apply, please go to Bucknell's career site (careers.bucknell.edu). Consideration of applications will begin on October 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Bucknell University is a private, highly selective, unique national university where liberal arts and strong professional programs in engineering, business, education, and music complement each other.

Bucknell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Bucknell is committed to supporting the teacher-scholar model of faculty development. The teaching load is five courses per year. With a student-faculty ratio of about 9:1, small class sizes are a hallmark of the Bucknell educational experience. The university sponsors a range of activities to support the development of its faculty, including a Teaching-Learning Center and generous research support and leave policies.

Bucknell is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on the banks of the Susquehanna River. The Lewisburg area offers a combination of outdoor recreation opportunities and small-town amenities. In addition to the cultural and athletic events offered at the University and in town, the region offers strong schools and medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living. Bucknell is about three hours from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

Advertised:
2024-08-28

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
E-VerifyBucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.E-Verify Posters (sharing the link to the posters, which are also attached)

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