Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Psychology, Tenure-Track

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FACULTY VACANCY

Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Psychology, Tenure-Track

The Department of Psychology at Maryville College, a selective four-year liberal arts college committed to superior teaching, invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Psychology position beginning in August 2027. Qualified candidates will have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting and previous teaching experience is preferred. We welcome candidates from any area within the field of neuroscience, including those with an interdisciplinary or applied focus. A Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, Psychology, or related field is required. ABD in the final stages of completion will also be considered. The successful candidate will enrich and expand our existing neuroscience program, mentor undergraduate research, show a strong commitment to general education in a liberal arts context, and grow our collaborations with community partners. Our new colleague will be joining us at a very exciting time as we begin construction of the Alexander Institute for Conservation Leadership and the Sciences, a building that will provide new laboratory and classroom spaces for our Neuroscience program. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Teaching responsibilities include a combination of introductory and upper-level courses in neuroscience and psychology, supervision of senior projects and Maryville College Works experiences, advising, and teaching courses in the Core Curriculum. Our program prepares students for graduate study and careers in neuroscience, psychology, speech and language pathology, and health fields. Maryville College is recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification and is committed to outreach to local, national, and global communities.

Founded in Maryville, Tenn., in 1819, Maryville College is one of the oldest baccalaureate-granting institutions of higher learning in the South. Consistently ranked in the top tier of regional colleges and universities, it offers a curriculum notable for its strong liberal arts core program, undergraduate research requirement and emphasis on career preparation. The College maintains an affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and encourages students, faculty, and staff to grow in wisdom and work for justice.

Maryville is ideally situated between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Knoxville, the state’s third largest city, and is within minutes of the major research facilities of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (MC holds associate membership), the University of Tennessee, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The College is also an institutional member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Its historic, 263-acre campus includes a 140-acre multi-use forest.

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted to the job posting on the Maryville College Careers site: here. Application materials including a letter of interest addressed to Professor Crystal Colter, Chair, Behavioral Sciences Division; graduate transcripts (all official transcripts will be required upon hire); a curriculum vitae; and a statement of teaching philosophy should be sent to the email address below. Additionally, three letters of reference (two of which should address teaching experience and/or potential) should be submitted by referees to neurosciencepsychology.search@maryvillecollege.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Maryville College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a learning community, our members include persons with a variety of interests, backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities which enriches the experience for all. The College embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment free from harassment and discrimination. Maryville College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or political beliefs in the provision of educational opportunities, employment practices or benefits.

Sponsorship Statement:

The College may, at its discretion, sponsor employment-based immigration petitions (such as H-1B or permanent residency) on behalf of employees when permitted by law and aligned with institutional priorities and budget.

Sponsorship is contingent on satisfactory continued employment, compliance with applicable federal regulations, availability of institutional resources, and the College’s sole determination of fiscal feasibility.

The College cannot guarantee sponsorship in any case, particularly where newly introduced federal filing fees or wage obligations create financial burdens inconsistent with institutional budget stewardship. The College always reserves the right to defer or decline sponsorship.