Full-Time Faculty: School of MedicineJob Number: 497454
Type: Full-time
Campus: North Haven - North Haven, CT
Categories: Faculty
OverviewThe Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University (QU Netter) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Medical Sciences, the School's integrated basic science department, with expertise in Neuroscience or Neurology. The successful candidate will contribute to the School's educational, scholarly, and service missions through teaching, curriculum leadership, student advising and mentorship, scholarly activity, and institutional service.
The Department of Medical Sciences is home to core faculty who lead, design, and deliver the integrated, systems-based pre-clerkship curriculum. Across Years 1 and 2, Foundations of Medicine (FOM), Clinical Arts and Sciences (CAS), and Scholarly Reflection and Concentration Capstone (SRCC) integrate foundational medical sciences, clinical skills, and scholarly development. The faculty member will provide leadership in neuroscience or neurology within FOM and contribute to CAS and SRCC according to their expertise and departmental needs.
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefits-eligible, on-ground position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Salary range is $100,000 to $170,000 commensurate with degree type (PhD or MD/DO), qualifications, academic rank and experience.
Responsibilities- Serve as a primary content expert in neuroscience or neurology, contributing to the design, delivery, integration, assessment, and continuous improvement of content within FOM and across the pre-clerkship curriculum.
- Contribute to SRCC and/or CAS through teaching, facilitation, assessment, curriculum development, and student mentorship, consistent with expertise and departmental needs.
- Teach using varied instructional approaches, including large- and small-group instruction, problem-based, team-based, and case-based learning, and asynchronous learning.
- Collaborate with basic science and clinical faculty to integrate neuroscience concepts across foundational biomedical sciences and clinical medicine.
- Develop and implement formative and summative assessments and provide feedback and coaching to support student learning.
- Engage in scholarly activities in medical education, translational biomedical science, medical humanities, clinical research or other areas aligned with the faculty member's expertise and the School's mission, including collaborative scholarly initiatives.
- Advise and mentor medical students in their academic, professional, and scholarly development, including capstone and other student scholarly projects.
- Participate in departmental, school, and university service, including committees, faculty governance, accreditation activities, and institutional initiatives, with opportunities for mission-aligned community and professional service.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment and pursue ongoing professional development as an educator, mentor, and scholar.
Education RequirementsPhD, MD, DO, or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience, neurology, or a related discipline required. For clinically trained applicants, a minimum of three years of graduate medical education, residency training, or equivalent postgraduate clinical training is preferred.
Qualifications- Expertise in neuroscience or neurology and its application to human health and disease.
- A record of excellence, or strong potential for excellence, in teaching and curriculum development within an integrated pre-clerkship medical curriculum.
- A commitment to a faculty career encompassing education, scholarship, mentorship, and service within a collaborative academic community.
- Experience with or interest in innovative educational methods, including active learning, educational technology, and programmatic assessment.
- Evidence of scholarly activity, or strong potential to develop a sustainable scholarly agenda appropriate to the responsibilities of the position.
- A demonstrated commitment to learner-centered education, mentorship, and a supportive learning environment.
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to institutional and professional service in a community-based academic medical environment.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter describing interest in the position and relevant experience or potential contributions in education, scholarship, and service
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement (1-2 pages) describing approaches to teaching, assessment, and mentorship, with examples where available, and potential contributions to the integrated pre-clerkship curriculum
- Scholarship statement (1-2 page) summarizing previous scholarly activity and future scholarly goals including opportunities for collaboration and student involvement.
- Contact information for three professional references
The anticipated salary range is $100,000 to $170,000 commensurate with degree type (PhD or MD/DO), qualifications, academic rank and experience. At the time of offer, the final salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, including relevant education, experience, skills, and competencies, as well as internal equity and market considerations. Quinnipiac University offers eligible full-time faculty and staff a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, education benefits, and retirement benefits.
Advertised: November 05, 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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