Tenure Track Assistant Professor Positions in Neuroscience in Villanova, Pennsylvania at Villanova University

THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND BRAIN SCIENCES at VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY invites applications for TWO TENURE TRACK POSITIONS (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR) in NEUROSCIENCE to begin in August 2027. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a closely related discipline and should have the ability to generate a high-quality research program using non-human model systems and a commitment to teaching in our undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) programs, including mentorship of Master’s theses in our rigorous, research-oriented program. We seek candidates whose research, teaching and service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence of our academic community. For more information about our department and programs, visit http://psychology.villanova.edu.

Applications must be submitted at https://jobs.villanova.edu and must include a cover letter, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents as detailed on the application website. An official graduate transcript, a statement on anticipated contributions to the University Mission and Enduring Commitments, and other materials will be required from finalists for the position.

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The search committee may be contacted by email at benjamin.sachs@villanova.edu.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

• Establish and maintain a high-quality research program leading to publication in respected outlets.
• Contribute to the department’s teaching efforts, establishing skillful classroom teaching and student mentoring. Teaching responsibilities likely will include Introductory Psychology, Biopsychology, and other assignments determined by faculty member interests and department/program needs.
• Provide formal and informal academic advisement to students in accordance with department standards.
• Be an active member of our department, college and university.

Candidates must have earned, or be near completion of, a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a closely related discipline, with proven achievement or clear aptitude for excellence in research and teaching.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. However, to maximize the chances of success, all required elements of applications should be received by September 15, 2026. All applicants must submit the following required documents:
• Cover letter/Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Statement of research interests
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Copy of graduate transcript
• Copies of representative publications
• Three letters of recommendation.

Three letters of recommendation are required. Each recommender will receive an email invitation from the application system, prompting them to submit their letter directly to the system. Important to note that these emails will not be sent until after you have submitted your application, by uploading a cover letter and CV (under the category of “Required Documents”).

Your statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, copy of your graduate transcript (unofficial acceptable), and copies of representative publications are also required. However, they are listed below in the category of “Optional Documents”, which gives you the option to upload these documents after submission of the cover letter and CV. Of note, your application will not be reviewed until all required components have been submitted. Again, we recommend that all required elements be submitted by September 15.

Other documents in support of your application (e.g., teaching evaluations, syllabi) are optional and must be submitted directly to the portal as “Optional Documents”.

If you experience issues with the application portal, please contact the search committee at benjamin.sachs@villanova.edu.

An official graduate transcript, a statement on anticipated contributions to the university’s mission and enduring commitments, and other materials will be required from finalists for the position.

About the University: Founded in 1842, Villanova University has a total enrollment of about 10,500 students of whom approximately 7000 are full-time undergraduates in one of four colleges: Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, and Business. Most of the rest are enrolled in graduate programs in one of the above four colleges or in the School of Law.

Location and Accessibility: Villanova University is located approximately 12 miles west of Philadelphia, PA, in the heart of Philadelphia’s suburban “Main Line” area. It is readily accessible by car and by public transportation. The campus is located about a quarter of a mile from the Villanova/St. Davids exit of I-476, a major component of the Philadelphia area expressway system. Villanova is connected to Philadelphia and to suburban communities to the west by a SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) bus line and by the R5 regional rail line which has a station on campus. Another rail line, SEPTA’s Norristown High Speed Line, with two stations on campus, connects Villanova with suburban communities to the north and to the south.

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