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Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Neuroscience

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Neuroscience
Requisition Number FE04064
Working Title
Department Name 7H100:Department of Neuroscience
Work Location Lexington, KY
Type of Position Faculty
Position Time Status Full-Time
Tenure Track Status Tenure Track
Required Education
PhD
Required Related Experience
None
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Job Summary
The Department of Neuroscience in the College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, seeks a scientist with a strong commitment to teaching and scholarly activity in the educational field to fill a tenure track position in the Regular Titles Series at the assistant/associate/full professor level. The individual should have a Ph.D. or M.D. and formal education in all of the subdisciplines of neuroscience. The primary responsibilities will be teaching, mentoring, research, and service missions of the Department and College. You will be expected to contribute to teaching, mentoring, research, and service as approved by your chair. The ideal candidate would have experience in neuroscience, be expected to pursue scholarly activity in the field of neuroscience, with a particular focus on central nervous system/brain metabolism, and to publish in peer-reviewed journals. 

Interested individuals should send curriculum vitae, three references, examples of journal papers and statement of research interests. If offered this position, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a pre-employment national background check as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. The Search Committee is currently reviewing applications and will continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

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  1. * University of Kentucky College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK College of Medicine, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK College of Medicine values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * University of Kentucky College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK College of Medicine Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
    • Yes.
    • No.
  3. * Where did you first see this position advertised, other than on the UK Jobs system?
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
    • InsightintoDiversity.com
    • Academic Keys
    • Latinos in Higher Education
    • Indeed.com
    • A colleague, friend, and/or family member
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the above

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vita
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents