[FUN_Mail] VAP position Macalester College (2-year)

[Michelle Tianyi Tong]

Full ad at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29875

*The Macalester College Neuroscience Program invites applications for a
two-year full-time, non-tenure-track visiting assistant professor position
to begin Fall 2025.* The successful candidate will be able to teach
Neuroanatomy (with lab) and advanced Neuroscience electives in areas that
intersect with psychology. Candidates are not expected to conduct research
but opportunities may be available. A strong commitment to liberal arts
education, experiential learning, and undergraduate research activities is
essential. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. In
addition, candidates relying on an OPT Visa with a STEM extension are not
eligible for hire.

*Qualifications:*
The ideal candidate has a PhD in neuroscience or psychology, but ABD
candidates will be considered. This position is renewable for the 2026-27
academic year, pending review of teaching.

*To apply: *
At Macalester College, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our
educational mission and values. We are committed to the institutional
change required for visioning and realizing a more equitable and socially
just college and society. Strong candidates will have a record of
experience or demonstrated commitment to teaching students of multiple and
diverse backgrounds with attention to structural barriers that limit access
to educational opportunities. In addition to the materials noted above,
applicants should submit a diversity statement (no longer than 2 pages)
that discusses past experiences and demonstrated activities contributing to
diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in their teaching, advising,
and mentorship.

Applicants should electronically submit the materials listed below via
Academic Jobs by April 15, 2025 for full consideration. Applications will
be considered until the position is filled.

   1. Curriculum vitae (CV)
   2. Cover letter (2 pages max)
   3. Names and contact details for three recommenders
   4. Teaching statement (2 pages max)
      - Teaching statement should include brief descriptions of advanced
      Neuroscience electives in areas intersecting with psychology that the
      candidate could teach.
   5. Diversity statement (1-2 pages)
      - The diversity statement should discuss past experiences and
      demonstrated activities contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion
      initiatives in their teaching, advising, and/or mentorship.


*Further Info:*https://www.macalester.edu/neuroscience/
Darcy Burgund (dburgund at macalester.edu)

Thanks!

m.

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*MICHELLE TONG, PhD *

Assistant Professor of Neurobiology Neuroscience Program | Department of
Biology Macalester College Office: Olin Rice 214 Lab: Olin Rice 276

1600 Grand Avenue

Saint Paul, MN 55105 USA +001 607 379 4349 | mtong at macalester.edu
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