Job Description:

Open Rank Professor of Neuroscience

Since its founding in 1885, Goucher College has inspired global changemakers as a place of innovation and excellence. As a private, non-profit liberal arts college of approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students, Goucher is dedicated to teaching students to become complex problem-solvers prepared for the jobs of the future. Small class sizes, a rigorous curriculum, and dedicated faculty and staff allow for personalized mentorship of each student. Named one of the most innovative colleges in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Goucher is a leader in global education and was one of the first, and remains one of the only, colleges in the U.S. to provide 100% of its students with the opportunity to study abroad with no additional tuition surcharges.

The Department of Psychology at Goucher College invite applications for a tenure-track position in neuroscience at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin Fall 2027. We invite applicants who share Goucher’s commitment to fostering a vibrant undergraduate learning environment for all students. The position will support the new undergraduate Neuroscience major, which is housed jointly in the Departments of Psychology and Biological Sciences.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field by the time of appointment; area of specialty is open (e.g., computational, cognitive, behavioral, systems, sensory). The ideal candidate will show a commitment to undergraduate education and demonstrate evidence of scholarship potential at a small liberal arts college. This research program should be viable without a dedicated wet lab or vertebrate facility. The candidate will be expected to teach 20 credits (the equivalent of five classes) per year, including Research Methods in Neuroscience, an intermediate-level course and an upper-level seminar in their area of expertise, a course that serves the Goucher Commons Curriculum, and rigorous mentoring of undergraduates on a research team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the Neuroscience program by advising Neuroscience majors and helping to grow the program. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to teaching students from a wide range of backgrounds and a dedication to engaged pedagogies that support student success.

Qualifications: 

Required: Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field at the time of appointment.  

Preferred: Ph.D. and Postdoctoral training. Teaching experience and/or professional development at the undergraduate level.  

Salary Ranges:

Assistant: $77,727-$86,364

Associate: $89,387-$99,319

Application Instructions:

Applicants are required to submit (1) a curriculum vita, (2) a cover letter, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy which speaks to the applicant’s pedagogical approaches to instruction, classroom practices and strategies, relevant teaching experience, and ability to teach to students from a wide range of backgrounds in a liberal arts college setting, and (4) a statement of research interests. In addition, three (3) confidential letters of recommendation will be requested from finalists.

Review of applications will begin October 19, 2026.

Goucher is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the equity of our community and seeking applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community. 

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