University Faculty Neuroscience

Ogden, United States

Posting Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

University Faculty Neuroscience

Requisition Number

F00474P

Job Description

The Department of Psychological Science and the Neuroscience Program at Weber State University in Ogden, UT invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Neuroscience beginning July 1, 2026. There are existing facilities for behavioral neuroscience research (e.g., animal vivarium, wet lab, etc.).

Job Duties

The candidate should demonstrate the ability and interest to teach courses in the Neuroscience curriculum, which may include: Intro to Neuroscience, Neuroscience Labs, Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical Neuroscience, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Neuroethics, Perception, Neuropsychopharmacy, and electives in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Additionally, candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and experience mentoring students in research. Tenure and tenure-track faculty teach a 4-4 load (12 credits per semester). Candidates are also expected to maintain their own scholarly research and provide service to the program, college, and university.

Required Qualifications

Required:

Candidates with a Ph.D. by July 1, 2026 will be given preference, but strong ABDs will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

Ph.D. from a neuroscience program or a program with strong neuroscience training.
Candidates with expertise in Clinical Neuroscience or Computational Neuroscience.

A successful candidate will be willing to

Background Check?

Yes

Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

09/24/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following:

a letter of application,
teaching statement describing teaching interests and philosophy,
research statement,
representative reprints,
curriculum vitae,
graduate transcripts,
and evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., course evaluations).

In addition, three letters of reference that address the candidate’s qualifications must be submitted by the authors through the application system. Candidates will designate references when applying and the application system will email the references requesting the letters.

Review of applications will begin on November 22, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Nestled against the Wasatch Mountains, Weber State University is located in Ogden, Utah, 35 miles north of Salt Lake City, blending mountain adventure with metro convenience. The area has many year-round outdoor recreational activities, with an Olympic skiing venue 20 miles away. Hiking, biking, climbing and water sports are all within minutes of campus.

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position

Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position

Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

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