Assistant Professor, Neuroscience

EMPLOYER: Butler University

LOCATION: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

TYPE: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

START DATE: August 2027

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review begins September 15, 2026 (Open until filled)

REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD in neuroscience or closely related field by time of appointment
- Broadly trained in neuroscience
- Ability to teach core and discipline-specific neuroscience courses
- Ability to teach majors and/or non-majors courses in biology, computer science, philosophy, or psychology
- Greatest needs in biological and psychological approaches to neuroscience
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching practices
- Commitment to evidence-based and engaged-learning pedagogies

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach three courses (nine credit hours) per semester in-person
- Active program of research involving undergraduate collaborators
- Engage in collaborative research with undergraduate students
- Build inclusive classroom and scholarly environment

PREFERRED:
- Research specializations complementing current faculty
- Research accessible and of interest to undergraduate students

ABOUT BUTLER:
Private, nationally recognized comprehensive university with seven colleges. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students from 46 states and 24 countries. Committed to equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact.

CONTACT: Dr. Tara Lineweaver | tlinewea@butler.edu

APPLY: Apply via Butler University careers portal
Job ID: 2113