Assistant​/Associate Professor of Human Physiology, Glia and Neurovascular focus

Job Summary

Department: Human Physiology
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Annual Basis: 9 Month

November 21, 2025; position open until filled

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A. Letter of Interest (2 page maximum)

This letter should focus on knowledge, experience and plans related to the tenure‑track faculty position. Candidates should briefly describe how their past, present, and future research interests align with glia and neurovascular coupling, the department of Human Physiology, and the University of Oregon. It should also address how their experience with successful mentoring, teaching or outreach aimed at reducing barriers for underrepresented groups and specific plans for how they could contribute to our department’s goal to create an inclusive community through current campus programs or new activities, or through national or off‑campus organizations.

Candidates should include examples of how they supported or led activities promoting interest and retention in the sciences by individuals from underrepresented groups and/or their future plans to do so. Additionally, candidates are encouraged to provide information on how their research agenda addresses or incorporates issues that involve or affect underrepresented populations.

B. Curriculum vitae (CV)

We encourage applicants to submit their CV using the provided template. Applicants will be screened for minimum requirements using information provided in the CV. The template outlines the details of the required information for the minimum criteria.

C. Three statements (rubrics for evaluation are linked):

• 1. Research accomplishments and future plans (2 page maximum, not including references) – This statement should describe previous research accomplishments, outline future independent research plans related to glia and/or neurovascular coupling, and how their research bridges gaps to other research in the department and throughout campus, particularly the Institute of Neuroscience.
• 2. Impact statement summarizing the most significant research contributions to the field of glia or neurovascular coupling (500 words maximum) – This statement should be succinct and accessible to non‑experts in the field and address their contributions and plans related to glial biology and/or neurovascular coupling.
• 3. Teaching philosophy (2 page maximum) – This statement should describe the candidate’s evidence‑based teaching strategies, learning goals, reflective teaching practice, and how they create a supportive learning environment.

Questions about the application process should be addressed to Dr. Adrianne Huxtable, Chair, Human Physiology Glia and Neurovascular Coupling Faculty Search (huxtable). To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials by November 21, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Applications are encouraged from women and members of other underrepresented groups.

The Department of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin Fall 2026. Candidates for the position should have a glia and/or neurovascular coupling research focus with relevance to human health or disease. The department welcomes all areas and specializations within glia and neurovascular coupling, including research using either model organisms (e.g., mice, rats, zebrafish, etc.)

or humans. Women, members of underrepresented and underserved groups, and scientists at early or more senior stages in their academic career are strongly encouraged to apply. The position includes a competitive start‑up package, research‑appropriate laboratory space within a collaborative research environment. Additionally, excellent benefits and a safe, friendly, and inclusive work environment make the University of Oregon an outstanding place to work.

Candidates will contribute to teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We particularly welcome applicants who bring current funding and demonstrate a clear plan for sustained extramural…