Neuroscience - Visiting Assistant Professor

Position Title

Neuroscience - Visiting Assistant Professor

Classification Title

Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligibility

Department

Neuroscience

Job Description

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

The Neuroscience Program at Hope College () is interdisciplinary and incorporates perspectives from biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, nursing, philosophy, and psychology. Students receive in depth training at multiple levels of neuroscience, including 1) the cellular/molecular level, 2) the systems-level and 3) the behavioral/cognitive level. We currently have 4 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 1 non-tenure track teaching faculty, and the Neuroscience Program continues to grow in student interest and excitement for the major.

Applications are accepted at

Candidates will upload the following documents as part of the application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• 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

In addition, you will enter the names and contact information for three references when you apply. References will be contacted via email upon review of your application, providing them with a link to upload a letter of recommendation to your file.

Direct questions to [email protected]. For full consideration, candidates should submit their completed materials immediately. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and continue until the search is completed.

Is this a visiting faculty position?

Yes

Rank

Assistant

Qualifications

Successful applicants will be required to hold a minimum of a master’s degree in an appropriate field of academic study related to courses that need to be covered in Neuroscience.


Individuals interested in this position must demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence . As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

“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, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.”

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2023-128FR

Job Posting Open Date

01/07/2026

Job Posting Close Date

05/01/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Is this position available for sponsorship

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should upload the following documents as part of their application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• 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

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Mission: Global/diversity response

• Mission: Christian response

• Teaching Philosophy

• Teaching Evaluations

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Research Statement