The Department of Biological Sciences at Boise State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant professor with expertise in Developmental Neurobiology and/or related diseases. We are seeking candidates that share our commitment to research and teaching. Qualified candidates should demonstrate the potential to develop an externally funded research program that will support graduate (PhD, MS) and undergraduate student training. The candidate will contribute to existing classes and develop new classes within their expertise, including experiential learning opportunities. In their application materials, candidates should demonstrate and articulate how they plan to contribute to the growth of research capacity at Boise State University through individual or collaborative research. Candidates should describe the research infrastructure, including model systems, that they would utilize and support, and how this infrastructure would benefit the research environment at Boise State. The new hire will have the opportunity to recruit graduate students through several interdisciplinary graduate programs including Biomolecular Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Computing, Materials Science, and Ecology, Evolution & Behavior as appropriate for their research program. The new hire will play an active role in building inclusive environments in our dynamic and growing department, college, and the university. The position will be provided with dedicated research space and access to shared research facilities.
This position is supported by the Obenchain Endowment for Developmental Biology, and will receive permanent supplemental funding from this endowment to support research and creative activities. This position is a part of our departmental growth related to biomolecular and biomedical research and teaching. In addition to this position, we are hiring an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Sciences and a Clinical Faculty in Genetics and Molecular Biology.
Department overview:
The Department of Biological Sciences at Boise State University has a strong commitment to both research and teaching. Our department serves a large number of students majoring in biology, or taking biology courses for other degree programs. We share teaching experiences and strategies in order to improve the experiences of our students. Our faculty have also contributed significantly to the development and steering of several graduate programs at the PhD and Masters level and we take pride in our graduate student mentoring within these programs. Our department is committed to the success of our early career faculty and provides informal and formal mentoring. Research in our department spans all levels of biological sciences creating numerous opportunities for collaboration and growth. In addition, our faculty frequently collaborate with faculty in other departments. The Department of Biological Sciences offers a flexible workload policy that allows a balance of research and teaching that is appropriate for career stage and interests. Early career faculty are offered a reduced teaching and service workload. Faculty with high levels of research activity would typically teach the equivalent of 1 class each semester (1:1 teaching workload).
About Boise State:
Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise . Boise is a great place to live and has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the #12 “Best city to live in” for 2023-24.
Faculty have access to a state-of-the-art rodent vivarium and zebrafish facility, shared spaces in the Department of Biological Sciences and core facilities sponsored by our NIH funded Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE), including confocal microscopic imaging, mass spectrometry, and others ( updated equipment list here ). This NIH COBRE-funded research core facility has full-time dedicated staff to maintain instrumentation and perform services.
Boise State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Boise State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are a welcoming campus that supports diversity and inclusion.
Minimum qualifications:
- A PhD and postdoc experience in a field related to Developmental Neuroscience
- A record of research and scholarship in Developmental Neuroscience
Preferred qualifications:
- A history of accomplishment in peer reviewed publication and independent funding appropriate to the career stage.
- A short term (2-3 years) and long term (10 years) plan for future research activities that includes undergraduate and graduate student or postdoc training as described in the Research Statement.
- A plan for extramural funding from the NIH and other agencies as described in the Research Statement specifically related to developmental neurobiology.
- An interest in developing and delivering curriculum as described in the Teaching Statement. Please include a description of the applicant’s commitment to monitoring and improving teaching and thoughtful course design.
- A commitment to creating inclusive teaching and research environments where all students are capable of learning, as articulated in both the Research Statement and Teaching Statement.
Required application materials:
Closing Date:
Position will close for new applicants on November 12, 2023.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Allan Albig (AllanAlbig@boisestate.edu).
Salary and Benefits:
Starting salary of $75,000.
Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family.
Advertised: October 10, 2023 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: November 12, 2023 11:55 PM Mountain Standard Time