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Assistant/Associate Professor of Neuroscience (10 Month - Tenure Track)
Location: Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300161
Core: Teaching & Learning Core
Department: SSHS
Opening Date: 9/2/2024
Closing Date
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFT
Description
Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College" by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.
Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 42 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a "Military Friendly College" in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.
JOB SUMMARY:
Ramapo College of New Jersey invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant /Associate Professor position in Neuroscience. Any area of neuroscience will be considered, however those candidates with expertise in 1) Cognitive Neuroscience (e.g. Learning and Memory and Attentional Processing), 2) Affective Neuroscience or 3) Computational Neuroscience are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in neuroscience or psychology or a related field. The appointment will begin September 1, 2025.
Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
Examples of Duties
Duties/Responsibilities:
- The position requires excellence in teaching and advising, professional
and scholarly achievements, and a commitment to service to the institution
and community. - The successful candidate will be expected to teach (6) courses per
academic year across the Neuroscience and Psychology curriculum with an
interest in teaching Introduction to Neuroscience, Research Methods,
Statistics, Cognitive Neuroscience, Behavioral Neuroscience,
Neuropsychopharmacology, Neuroscience Capstone and courses in the
applicant's area of expertise. Participation in Junior/Senior Research courses
is also expected. See https://www.ramapo.edu/sshs/neuroscience/ and
/psychology - Preference will be given to candidates with the potential to develop an
ongoing program of research into which undergraduate students can be
integrated.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in neuroscience or psychology/related
field by the appointment start date of September 1, 2025. - Successful applicants must show commitment to undergraduate
teaching, potential for success in scholarly achievement and productivity, and
commitment to service to the institution and community. - Applicants whose work demonstrates a commitment to diversity and
inclusion, cultural competency, and/or social justice in higher education are
particularly encouraged to apply.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Neuroscience Tenure Track Search
Applications will begin review by September 15, 2024.
Candidates should apply with a:
undergraduate students in your research.)
Please include how your background, interests and experience can contribute to the mission of Ramapo College.
Supplemental Information
EEO Statement:
Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ramapo/jobs/4530946/assistant-associate-professor-of-neuroscience-10-month-tenure-track
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