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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Cognitive Neuroscience (26-27)

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Posting Details

Job ID: 164158
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Science and Health
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The Departments of Neuroscience and Psychology at DePaul University are pleased to invite applications for a full-time joint tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2026. The primary appointment will reside in the Department of Neuroscience.

The successful applicant will establish an active independent research program that includes undergraduate students. Teaching responsibilities will include Introductory Neuroscience and Physiological Psychology courses and an upper-level course in Cognitive Neuroscience. The candidate will also be asked to develop upper-level courses in their area of expertise along with the opportunity to teach courses in the Liberal Studies Program. In addition to teaching and research activities, the faculty member will participate in service opportunities while contributing to both the Department of Neuroscience and the Psychology Department. Dedicated research space and startup funds will be available.

Visit https://csh.depaul.edu/academics/neuroscience/Pages/default.aspx for more information about the Department of Neuroscience and https://csh.depaul.edu/academics/psychology/Pages/default.aspx for more information about the Department of Psychology .

About the College
The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes departments/schools of biological sciences, chemistry and biochemistry, environmental science and studies, health sciences, mathematical sciences, neuroscience, nursing, physics and astrophysics, psychology, and rehabilitative sciences and professions. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, and accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College is located on DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus.

Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a PhD and be broadly trained in cognitive neuroscience with a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Outstanding candidates from any specialization within cognitive neuroscience will be considered. Research can range from human subjects to invertebrate systems, but a preference is for individuals whose focus is more systems/behavioral as opposed to cellular/molecular. A preference will be given to candidates with specializations that complement and expand on current areas of expertise in the departments.
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should apply online with a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, statement of research agenda, and contact information for three references. References will be emailed with a link to upload their recommendations. Please email Dr. Dorothy Kozlowski dkozlows@depaul.edu for additional inquiries.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $75,000 - $78,400, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Documents

Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Teaching Statement(1)
Research Statement(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)

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