Assistant Professor of Neuroscience (Computational)

The Department of Neuroscience seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and ability to establish an active research program that involves undergraduates.

Teaching responsibilities include an introductory and an advanced computational neuroscience course, each incorporating a computer laboratory.  Also expected are supervision of senior theses and other undergraduate research projects. 

The Department of Neuroscience supports equal access to higher education, and values working in a richly diverse environment. The successful candidate will have demonstrated commitment to improving higher education for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Please send a dossier, including (a) your letter of application, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) transcripts, (d) three brief statements – one addressing teaching philosophy, one addressing scholarship, and one addressing demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body, and (e) three letters of recommendation. Total compensation includes a robust benefits package and a salary commensurate with rank and experience, ranging from $95,000-$110,000.

Please upload electronic copies of all materials to Academic Jobs Online (Department of Neuroscience #27999).

Review of applications will begin on October 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

Pomona College is a highly selective liberal arts college. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty and are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. Pomona College, located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, is a member of the Claremont Colleges, which also include Claremont McKenna, Scripps, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, Keck Graduate Institute and Claremont Graduate University. Collectively, the Claremont Colleges constitute an academic community of 9,000 students and close to 4,000 faculty and staff. In collaboration with the Claremont University Consortium (CUC), Pomona College offers a variety of professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities for faculty at all stages of their careers.