Assistant Professor, Biology (Neuroscience)
- Employer
- Winthrop University
- Location
- Rock Hill, South Carolina
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- Science & Technology, Life Sciences
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Winthrop University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology with expertise in neuroscience for employment to begin August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will join a collegial environment that includes 14 full-time faculty and over 300 undergraduate majors. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching, a strong commitment to student learning and development, and the ability to establish an independent research program that attracts undergraduate students. This position requires a Ph.D. in a biological science or an equivalent area (ABDs will be considered). Review of applications will begin on October 23, 2026. Application materials received after this date may be considered if an acceptable candidate has not been found.
Position Responsibilities
- Teach/develop courses in neuroscience and support the biology curriculum for a total of 12 contact hours per semester.
- Beyond neuroscience, teach courses that could include Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology, Scientific Process in Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Integration of Biological Principles, and courses that contribute to the general education program.
- Active engagement in student-centered research in field of specialization.
- Advising and mentoring undergraduate students majoring in biology.
- Engage in professional service to the department, college, university, discipline, and community
- Other duties as assigned by the department chair.
About the College
To learn more about the College of Arts & Sciences please visit: https://www.winthrop.edu/cas/.
About Winthrop University
Founded in 1886, Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, offers its 5,200-plus undergraduate and graduate students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. In its colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business and Technology; Education, Sport, and Human Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop embraces only those programs and activities that can be delivered at an exemplary level. Winthrop University is achieving national stature as a competitive and distinctive co-educational, public, residential, comprehensive, values-oriented institution. The values of service, excellence, community, and leadership provide the foundation for Winthrop’s continuing development and shape Winthrop’s continuing success. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the Winthrop Experience, including the most recent U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South. Winthrop is an active member of the Rock Hill community and recognized as a key component of the region’s economic resurgence. Approximately 20 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina, Winthrop has direct access to and is engaged in a broad and expansive regional business community. Winthrop’s beautiful campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop’s 18 Division I men’s and women’s sports.
Benefits
At Winthrop University, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that significantly enhances the total compensation for our employees. In partnership with the State of South Carolina and the Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), our benefits include health and life insurance, generous paid leave, parental leave, and retirement programs. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. For more information please visit: https://www.winthrop.edu/hr/employee-benefits.aspx.
Background Check
Winthrop University is committed to providing a safe campus community. Winthrop conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Position Availability: 08/16/2027
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a biological science with a strong background in neuroscience. ABDs will be considered for appointment at the rank of instructor if all degree requirements are not completed by the expected start date of August 16, 2027.
- Ability to teach neuroscience and additional courses including Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology, Scientific Process in Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Integration of Biological Principles, and courses that contribute to the general education program. Microscopy expertise is desirable.
- Evidence of an ability to establish an independent research program that will include undergraduate students.
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and strong personal ethics for mentorship of student research projects.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the qualifications above, those with expertise in microscopy will be given preference.
Employment Conditions
This is a full-time, tenure-track appointment requiring daily on-campus contact; instructional duties during the academic year (9 months, Aug. 16 – May 15) come with the option to actively support a summer undergraduate research experience.
Application Instructions
The application review process begins October 23, 2026. Materials received after this date may be considered if an acceptable candidate has not been found.
Applicants must submit the following materials electronically:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae (CV) including the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references from whom recommendation letters can be requested.
- Detailed statement of teaching philosophy.
- Detailed statement of research interests.
- Graduate degree transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application but official transcripts will be required for an offer of employment).
- Evidence of teaching excellence.
- Three letters of recommendation will be requested from semifinalists at a later date. (The CV must include the names, phone numbers, and email addresses for all references.)
For questions about the position, please contact:
Chair of the Search Committee – Neuroscience
Kristi M. Westover
Department of Biology
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC 29733
Phone: 803-323-1227
Fax: 803-323-3448
Email: westoverk@winthrop.edu
Organization
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Ideally situated in the heart of the Carolinas, Winthrop University is a highly ranked public, comprehensive university in Rock Hill, South Carolina, that is committed to be among the very best institutions of its kind. Founded in 1886, Winthrop offers its students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the “Winthrop Experience,” including the most recent US News & World Report’s ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South.
Today more than 5,000 undergraduate and 1,000-plus graduate students are enrolled at Winthrop University. The University recruits South Carolina’s most able students as well as highly qualified students from beyond the state whose presence adds diversity and enrichment. Winthrop prides itself on being the institution of choice for groups traditionally under-represented on many college campuses, providing Winthrop faculty with the opportunity to create a teaching legacy that not only changes individual lives, but reshapes whole family trajectories.
Where we are matters, and Winthrop’s presence is significant. Winthrop University is an active member of York County and recognized as a key component of the region’s economic growth. With Charlotte less than 20 minutes away—and 300-plus Fortune 500 Companies in Winthrop’s backyard—formal and informal community partnerships are numerous, threading through school and business networks. While Winthrop students have options about where they conduct their experiential learning, faculty and staff are privileged to select a residence from neighborhoods large, small, or somewhere in-between. During holiday, Winthrop faculty find themselves a short drive from either the mountains or the beach.
Included in the National Register of Historic Places, Winthrop’s campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings. The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop’s 16 Division I men's and women's sports. The physical beauty of Winthrop’s campus is a source of great pride, one that reflects the learning community for which it provides a foundation.
Whether in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, College of Education, or College of Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop University offers only those degree programs that can be delivered at an exemplary level. High-impact practices such as first-year experiences, common intellectual experiences, undergraduate research, and global learning are embedded throughout the curriculum, encouraging active teaching and learning. At Winthrop, faculty—not teaching assistants—are the lead facilitators, class sizes are small enough that teachers know their students by name, and faculty research agendas often include student collaborators.
Quality student life programs supplement the academic, providing opportunities and services to foster student development along cognitive, personal, and interpersonal dimensions. Students pursuing lifetime wellness can run alongside their faculty at the Lois Rhame West Health, Physical Education and Wellness Center where members can access a climbing wall, four racquetball courts, a 25-yard pool with 8 lanes, four basketball courts, an 8,000 square foot weight room, 2,000 square feet of cardio space with four additional cardio stations, and two aerobic/activity rooms.
Inside—and outside—the classroom Winthrop prioritizes a learning environment that produces Winthrop graduates who:
· Think critically and solve problems
· Are personally and socially responsible
· Understand the interconnected nature of the world and the time in which they live
· Communicate effectively
Faculty and staff who expertly model and teach these competencies are an excellent fit at Winthrop and a critical ingredient in the Winthrop Experience. We encourage you to review current openings and bookmark our jobs page for future possibilities.
- Website
- https://www.winthrop.edu/
- Telephone
- 803-323-2211
- Location
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701 Oakland Ave
Rock Hill
South Carolina
29733
United States
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