Job Description

Description: The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for a 9-month renewable term (unranked) appointment as a Lecturer in Neurobiology with a start date of Fall semester 2025.  

We seek a Neurobiologist who will teach “Introduction to Neurobiology” and additional neuroscience-related courses. Successful candidates will be appointed as renewable term faculty. The initial appointment is 5 years, and faculty who meet the appropriate qualification requirements are eligible to be considered for renewal of their appointment. Responsibilities include a 4:4 course load equivalent to 3 sections of undergraduate Introduction to Neurobiology (~35 students per section) and one additional neuroscience-related course (options include: Cellular/Molecular Neurobiology, Developmental Neurobiology, Advanced Neurobiology, Methods in Neurobiology). We seek candidates who contribute to fostering an inclusive excellence in all aspects of their engagement with students and the campus community. Successful candidates will commit to criteria of excellence in teaching, such as challenging, inclusive, and supportive student engagement and classroom innovation. 

University of Oklahoma    

OU invests in its faculty by providing support and resources through the Center for Faculty Excellence. The Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences supports faculty development through mentoring, new faculty orientation series, and access to educational support. We encourage candidates to apply who are seeking to work in a collaborative, rapidly growing college with collegial interdisciplinary groups and strong academic units. The SBS has several Neurobiology faculty and participates in a graduate program in Cellular and Behavioral Neurobiology: 

https://www.ou.edu/cbn/faculty-and-research/faculty-and-research-areas/ 

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: Norman, Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 32,000 students and has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges.  

The Norman Community  

Norman is a vibrant university town of more than 130,000 inhabitants with a growing entertainment and art scene. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender in “best place to live” rankings. Visit http://soonerway.ou.edu for more information. Within an easy commute, Oklahoma City features a dynamic economy and outstanding cultural venues adding to the region’s growing appeal. 

 Required Qualifications:  

• Ph.D. in Neurobiology or neuroscience-related field.  

• Broad understanding of concepts, methods, and approaches in neuroscience. 

• Familiarity with effective teaching practices and mentoring approaches that support students from a wide range of backgrounds.  

• Commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses that engage students in Neurobiology/Neuroscience.  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Demonstrated teaching record.  

Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter describing their interest in the position, and their fit with the SBS; 2) a full curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching plan briefly describing their approach to teaching and student mentorship, and their goals for teaching at OU (including an existing course in Introduction to Neurobiology, plus additional neuroscience-related courses); and 4) names and contact information for three confidential letters of reference. Please keep cover letter and teaching plans to 1-3 pages each. Applications must be submitted online via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/154965.  

Screening of candidates will begin October 15 and will continue until the position is filled.   

Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair:  

Dr. Ashlee Rowe, Associate Professor  

University of Oklahoma  

[email protected]