Assistant or Associate Professor, Neuroscience

The Department of Neuroscience at High Point University invites applications for a full-time position in Neuroscience at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, beginning August 2026. This position is a 9-month, non-tenure track position eligible for promotion to Associate and Professor ranks and multi-year contract extensions. The area of research is open.

Teaching responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate neuroscience courses at all levels, with an opportunity to develop neuroscience, interdisciplinary, honors, and general education courses for non-science majors. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop and maintain an active research program involving undergraduate students, collaborate with faculty on curriculum and program development, and contribute to the Department and wider University through service responsibilities.

The neuroscience program at High Point University has a focus on hands-on learning and mentorship, with each lecture class having a lab component that teaches students real-world research skills including cell culturing, gel electrophoresis, and rodent research. The program seeks a dynamic individual who will embrace these values and is passionate about mentoring undergraduates.

Successful applicants will have access to startup and institutional research and professional development funding, and laboratory and office space in the Wanek School of Natural Sciences. A Ph.D. in neuroscience or closely related field is required; postdoctoral or recent teaching experience is preferred.

Applications should include the following items, submitted as a single document: (i) a cover letter addressing the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) a statement of teaching philosophy (including a description of approaches to teaching both science and non-science majors), (iv) a statement of research interests with an emphasis on meaningful undergraduate lab involvement , and (v) an unofficial transcript with the highest awarded degree. Additionally, three letters of recommendation will be required for candidates after advancing to the in-person stage of interviews; letters of recommendation should be emailed by references to wkochen@highpoint.edu, and at least one reference should be able to address the applicant’s potential or experience in teaching. 

Review of Applications will begin September 1st, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill Kochen, Founding Chair, Department of Neuroscience, at wkochen@highpoint.edu.