Neuroscience - Visiting Assistant Professor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates must upload the following documents:

• Statement addressing how you would support two core dimensions of the mission of Hope College: (a) your engagement with Hope’s Christian aspirations including how this shapes your teaching, and (b) your global and multicultural engagement via teaching, as well as mentoring culturally diverse students.
• Statement describing your teaching philosophy, experience, and interests.
• Formal teaching evaluations.

Position Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor – Neuroscience

The Neuroscience Program at Hope College seeks applicants for a one‑year visiting assistant professor position, beginning in Fall 2026. Primary teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Neuroscience (and associated labs), Functional Neuroanatomy (and associated labs), with the possibility of an additional course in the applicant’s area of specialty. The expected teaching load is four lecture or laboratory courses per semester.

The Neuroscience Program is interdisciplinary, drawing perspectives from biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, nursing, philosophy, and psychology. Students receive in‑depth training across the cellular/molecular, systems, and behavioral/cognitive levels of neuroscience. The program has four tenured or tenure‑track faculty and one non‑tenure‑track teaching faculty.

• Minimum of a master’s degree in a relevant field of academic study related to neuroscience courses.
• Commitment to all aspects of Hope College’s mission as a liberal arts college, grounded in ecumenical Christian aspirations and inclusive excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and support the holistic mission of the College, including how faith, liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shape teaching, scholarship, and mentorship.

The position requires frequent sitting or standing, use of computers, printers, and copy machines, occasional moving of items over 10 pounds, and frequent movement between offices or buildings. Effective communication abilities are required. Reasonable accommodations may be requested for temporary or permanent conditions.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position‑specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical exam, drug screening, credit checks, and/or transportation record review.

Direct questions to neuroscience. For full consideration, candidates should submit their completed materials immediately. Applications are reviewed as received until the search is completed.