Emory University
Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow, Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology
🇬🇧Oxford, England, United Kingdom4 days ago
From $60,000EntryFull Time
Oxford College of Emory University serves first- and second-year students with an academic experience designed around excellence and focused on discovery, exploration, and reflection. Located 36 miles east of Atlanta on Emory’s original campus in Oxford, Georgia, Oxford College of Emory University is a small campus dedicated to immersing students in the liberal arts. We invite applications for a postdoctoral teaching fellow in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, to begin in August 2026. The salary for the fellowship is $60,000, and Postdoctoral Teaching Fellows will be eligible for the same benefits as regular faculty. This position is annually renewable for up to three years.
Position Description
We are seeking applicants from a broad range of neuroscience subfields for a postdoctoral teaching fellow in neuroscience and behavioral biology. The successful applicant will have teaching responsibilities, equivalent to four courses per year, which include an introductory neuroscience course (Neuroethology) and co-teaching a lab in behavioral neuroscience, as well as topic courses in the candidate’s area of expertise designed for 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students. The fellow will receive structured mentoring and professional development to prepare for a full-time faculty position, receive training in inclusive pedagogy, support for research with undergraduate students and grant writing, and have opportunities to engage in the academic, social, and cultural life of Oxford College.
The goal of the postdoctoral teaching fellow program is to support the mentoring of fellows and equip them with pedagogical skills for a full-time faculty position. Although the advancement of a research program is not required or expected, interested fellows will also have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate research students, collaborate on research projects with existing faculty, and/or conduct independent research. Logistical and financial support is available for these endeavors.
Required – A recent Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related discipline. The candidate must have the degree awarded no later than August 2026.
Desirable – Candidates who wish to develop inquiry-based teaching strategies and student-centered learning, including candidates who may have already completed a research postdoctoral fellowship.
Candidates should submit the following via Interfolio:
Cover letter (1-2 pages) that describes their qualifications for the position; how this position fits into their long-term career goals; as well as their interest in working at a liberal arts college with first- and second-year students
Current curriculum vitae (CV)
Statement of teaching (1-3 pages) that outlines the candidate’s core classroom philosophies, strategies, and approaches; these should include how they will inclusively serve a diverse group of undergraduate students.
Names and contact information of three potential references (candidates who advance to the semi-finalist stage will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation)
Unofficial graduate school transcripts
Please DO NOT include a separate research statement. Candidates will be evaluated on their potential to develop into excellent teachers. However, if this position offers any specific advantages to your research program, or if your research experiences could impact your ability to teach any/all of the courses mentioned above, you should mention that in your teaching statement and/or cover letter.
Evaluation of candidates will begin February 16 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Richmond Thompson (rick.thompson@emory.edu).
Who we are
One of Emory University’s four schools partnering in undergraduate education, Oxford College provides approximately 1000 first- and second-year students of high academic profile an intensive liberal-arts program for the first two years of their Emory bachelor’s degree. Located 36 miles east of Atlanta on Emory’s original campus in Oxford, Georgia, Oxford College immerses students in a small liberal arts campus community emphasizing discovery, exploration, and reflection both in and beyond the classroom. For more information about Oxford College and for a full list of open positions, visit http://oxford.emory.edu/hiring
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