Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology in Neurobiology

The Department of Biology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology in Neurobiology beginning August 2025. We seek a neurobiologist with demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate education and mentorship, who will support both the Biology and Neuroscience programs. Teaching responsibilities include participating in biology and neuroscience core courses as needed (Contemporary Biosciences, Principles of Biology I, Principles of Biology II, Genetics, Ecology and Evolution, Introduction to Neuroscience laboratory) and upper division electives in Neurobiology, Topics in Neuroscience, and related topics.

Ph.D. required; postdoctoral training and/or teaching experience preferred. We seek candidates with a commitment to excellence in teaching as well as maintaining an active research program that has the potential to involve undergraduates. The successful candidate must produce the necessary documentation to legally work in the U.S upon hire. The salary range is $70k-$77k, depending on qualifications and experience.

Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution which has been designated as Maryland's public honors college. We are located in St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

St. Mary's College embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter (within the cover letter, applicants are requested to speak to ways in which their teaching will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity), curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests including a plan for seeking external funding, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available). The College also requests three professional references (rather than letters of recommendation) at the time of application. Of these three references, at least one referee should speak to the candidate’s disciplinary expertise and at least one should have seen the candidate deliver or design classroom instruction. References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews. This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. Applications are being accepted online at: apply.interfolio.com/166550. Questions may be directed to Dr. Kevin Emerson at 240-895-2123.

Review of applications will begin May 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.