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Society for Neuroscience | |
United States, Texas, Stephenville | |
Jan 08, 2025 | |
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Job Description Be a part of our innovative and dynamic team in our NEW Department of Neuroscience, housed in the College of Science and Mathematics. We are inviting exceptionally talented and passionate candidates to apply for the Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, and Professor) tenure**/tenure-track position beginning Fall 2025. Competitive salary and startup commensurate with experience. This position will support existing neuroscience programming, the new BS in Neuroscience, and the new Ph.D. programs with neuroscience coursework (pending final approvals proposed start Fall 2025). The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, maintain an impactful research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, actively engage in mentoring and guiding doctoral students through their academic and research endeavors, fostering a supportive and enriching environment within our PhD program, and participate in the necessary operation of the institution. This is a 9-month tenure**/tenure-track position located on Tarleton's main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be required to teach at other campuses or online at the institution's discretion. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 60% Teaching and Service:
40% Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity:
Minimum Requirements:
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner. ***Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience*** Application Procedure: Application packets only accepted on-line at Tarleton Jobs. During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action. Employment applications must include (required):
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. "See resume" is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated hire date is Fall 2025. Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued. A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records - in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement - while transforming the lives of over 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs. Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. As a member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton will provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity through The Texas A&M System. |