Assistant Teaching Professor, Neurobiology & Biophysics

The Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics at the University of Washington (UW), Seattle, invites applications for one full-time (10-month) Assistant Teaching Professor with a focus on neuroscience, starting no earlier than 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 (https://sites.uw.edu/neusci/). 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 employer. Women 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.

The base salary range for this position will be $7,778 - $9,621 per month ($93,336 - $115,452) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Qualifications

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.

Application Instructions

Applications will be submitted through Interfolio and must be received by April 1, 2025, to receive full consideration, and the posting will remain active until the position is filled. Questions about the search should be sent to: Dr. Sam A. Golden, Assistant Professor in Neurobiology and Biophysics, sagolden@uw.edu.

A complete application will include:

A merged PDF with:

A cover letter describing why you are interested in joining the Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics at UW (1 page).

Two brief statements (<200 words each) summarizing (1) your past teaching accomplishments and (2) how your teaching will broaden diversity and access in neuroscience teaching.

Curriculum Vitae.

A teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy and approach to best teaching practices, and how your teaching background will contribute to the educational mission of the undergraduate Neuroscience major and department (2 pages).

A Diversity Statement that explains how you have promoted equity and diversity in the past, and how you will promote inclusion in your classroom environment (1 page).

The names and email addresses of three references who will provide letters of recommendation upon request.