Neuroscience - Visiting Assistant Professor

Position

The Neuroscience Program at Hope College seeks applicants for a one‑year visiting assistant professor position beginning Fall 2026.

Primary teaching responsibilities:
Introduction to Neuroscience (and labs), Functional Neuroanatomy (and labs), with potential additional course in the applicant’s specialty. Expected teaching load: four lecture and/or lab courses per semester.

The Neuroscience Program is interdisciplinary, integrating biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, nursing, philosophy, and psychology. Students receive in‑depth training at multiple levels—cellular/molecular, systems, and behavioral/cognitive. The program currently has 4 tenured/tenure‑track faculty, 1 non‑tenure track teaching faculty, and is expanding.

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• Statement addressing how you would support two core dimensions of Hope College’s mission: (a) your engagement with Hope’s Christian aspirations and how this shapes your teaching, and (b) your global and multicultural engagement and mentoring of culturally diverse students.
• Statement describing your teaching philosophy, experience, and interests.
• Formal teaching evaluations.
• Letters of recommendation (provide names and contact information for three references; references will be requested via email).

Successful applicants must hold at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field related to the courses covered in the Neuroscience Program.

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college, grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and a dedication to inclusive excellence. Candidates should describe how they will engage and support this holistic mission, particularly how their faith, liberal arts commitment, and inclusive excellence shape their teaching, scholarship, and mentorship.

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods; use of office machinery such as computers, printers, copy machines; occasional movement of items over 10 pounds; frequent movement between offices/work spaces/buildings; and effective communication. Reasonable accommodations may be requested.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may require education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks, and/or transportation record review.

Direct questions to neuroscience. For full consideration, submit completed materials immediately. Applications will be reviewed as received until the search is completed.