Assistant Professor - Neuroscience - Military Veterans

Appointment Type: Faculty

FTE: 100

Position Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Department of Psychological Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience. This position will support both our Neuroscience and Psychology Majors. Principal responsibilities will include teaching courses in Introduction to Neuroscience, Physiological Psychology, either Behavioral Statistics or Research Methods, and developing new neuroscience courses within the candidate's specific area of expertise.

Candidates are expected to develop an undergraduate neuroscience research program within their area of expertise that complements existing faculty strengths in behavioral and developmental neuroscience. In Spring 2026, UW-River Falls will open a new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) that will house Psychological Sciences as well as Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. Departmental facilities include dedicated spaces and equipment for human neuroimaging ( EEG ), behavioral analysis, wet lab, histology, vivarium, automated rodent behavioral testing/tracking, light microscopy, 3D neural reconstruction, and more. Other facilities include laboratory teaching space, inter-department space for histology/microscopy (wet lab, scanning electron microscopy, laser scanning confocal), and a University Business Collaboration Center with makerspace, collaboration areas, and more.

Faculty are expected to advise students and provide service to the department and university. In particular, candidates are expected to help in the growth and development of the undergraduate neuroscience program.

The position is a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position, with a teaching load of twelve credits per semester. The appointment begins August 25, 2025. Compensation is based on qualifications, including education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Qualifications Required:

• Doctorate in Neuroscience/Psychology or related field at the time of appointment
• Ability to teach courses in Introduction to Neuroscience, Physiological Psychology, and either Behavioral Statistics or Research Methods
• Ability to develop new courses in the candidate's area of expertise
• Commitment to quality undergraduate teaching
• Ability to establish a neuroscience research program that involves undergraduate students

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. A statement, not to exceed five pages, describing (other document)
   • Your teaching interests, experience, and philosophy, including any evidence of successful teaching at the college level
   • Your research and scholarly activity, including a summary of research experience and research plans appropriate for a predominantly undergraduate institution
5. Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)

Inquiries should be addressed to:
Daniel Ehinger

Associate Professor and Search Chair

daniel.ehlinger@uwrf.edu

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before January 27, 2025.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf