Assistant Professor, Behavioral Neuroscience/Biological Psychology
Department of Psychology
College of Liberal Arts
CLA-3803
Position:
The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor position in Psychology with a specialization in Behavioral Neuroscience/Biological Psychology beginning August, 2025.
Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field. ABD applicants will be considered, but appointment will be at the instructor rank, and all doctorate degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2026.
Responsibilities:
Applicants must possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and the development of a productive research program. The successful applicant will teach existing undergraduate courses in biological psychology and research methods. They also may have opportunities to teach statistics, upper-level courses in topics related to biological psychology (e.g., psychopharmacology, sensation and perception), or courses at the graduate level in topics related to their area of expertise. The successful candidate must have the ability to work with diverse populations and to create an inclusive learning environment that is attuned to the educational needs of all students. Evidence of effective teaching experience in a college or university setting with students from diverse backgrounds is highly desirable. The successful applicant is expected to demonstrate research competency as well as evidence of continued growth of one’s research agenda, leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals and the potential to secure external funding. Area of research interest is open but a focus on behavioral neuroscience, behavioral genetics, or psychophysiology are desirable. Researchers using either human or animal models are encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant will contribute to student advising and service to Department and University committees. It is also expected that they will mentor undergraduate and graduate student research. Applicants will need to demonstrate the potential for strong research, excellent teaching, and service aligned with the college’s expected outcomes of impact, innovation, and engagement towards R2 status and the university’s new strategic plan (https://www.towson.edu/about/mission/strategicplan.html).

Department Information:
The Department of Psychology (www.towson.edu/psychology) has over 1,400 undergraduate psychology majors and 300 graduate students in five master’s degree programs, including experimental psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, human resource development, and school psychology. The department has dedicated research space including state-of-the-art animal facilities that support surgical and histological labs. Towson University prioritizes diversity and inclusion. More information can be found here: https://www.towson.edu/about/diversity.html. The department supports increasing diversity to enhance our program. We aim to increase diversity in multiple forms including but not limited to identity, culture, background, ability, and perspective.
Towson University:
Towson University (http://www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U.S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls almost 19,000 undergraduates and over 3,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts and communication, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 900 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor’s, 45 master’s, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington, D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.
Application Process:
Review of applications will begin September 1, 2024, and continues until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter, research statement, teaching statement, a statement describing experience and interests in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion through teaching, mentoring, research, and/or community partnerships, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the contact information (name, address, email, phone number) for at least three professional references. If selected for the short list, three letters of reference must be submitted directly to the search chair or to the link below.

For questions, please contact:
Behavioral Neuroscience Search Chair
Department of Psychology
PSYCbiopsycsearch@towson.edu

Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you have applied is CLA-3803.

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