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Westminster College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Neuroscience.  We seek candidates committed to undergraduate teaching, who incorporate hands-on lab demonstration and computational analysis, who will flourish in a program dedicated to undergraduate student learning, who will teach from an interdisciplinary perspective, and who will provide an inclusive learning environment that contributes to curriculum for our increasingly diverse student body. Of particular importance are the candidate’s ability to stoke initial and ongoing student interest in interdisciplinary scientific pursuit, and to foster active classroom engagement.  Field of specialization is open; emphasis will be given to candidates with interests and potential in areas spanning interdisciplinary basic science, neuroanatomy and development, systems neuroscience, and biochemistry.  Teaching load is 3/3.  We especially encourage student research mentorship - internal funding is available for student researchers and mentors.

Westminster College’s commitment to diversity and global learning is revealed in its core values, mission and vision statements, and learning goals. We seek colleagues who will support the learning of all students, including those from groups historically underrepresented in higher education, such as students of color, LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, and first-generation college students.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field completed no later than August, 2021.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching. The successful applicant will have served as the instructor of record for at least one course and be able to demonstrate the ability to employ pedagogical practices that generate active and engaged learning, particularly to a diverse student body.
• An active intellectual life that includes communication of your scholarly work through presentations at academic conferences or publications.

Application Instructions:

For complete instructions, please consult the College’s online job board at http://jobs.westminstercollege.edu. Review of applications will begin on May 21 and continue until the position is filled. A complete application will include:

• A letter of application that highlights your specific qualifications for the position
• A recent curriculum vita
• A statement of commitment to undergraduate education. Please submit a single page statement that contains three paragraphs summarizing your teaching philosophy and your experience and goals in supporting, teaching, and mentoring students from groups historically underrepresented in higher education
• Contact information for three professional references

About Westminster:

Westminster College is a place for self-reliant students of all backgrounds who seek lives of consequence. We are a private, independent college that has been advancing the liberal arts tradition in Utah since 1875. Our historic campus is the center of Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood. Our mountain vistas inspire exploration, our urban surroundings provide endless opportunities, and our small classes promote inclusive dialogue. We offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Our devoted faculty challenge students to engage their curiosity and pursue their passions through purpose-driven academic programs. Westminster is a place for expanding your worldview, innovating for the future, and launching a meaningful life. For more information visit www.westminstercollege.edu.

Westminster College is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.