College Career Search

The Department of Psychology at Florida State University (FSU) invites applicants for a full-time tenuretrack Assistant Professor position in BEHAVIORAL/SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE with an anticipated start date in early August 2026. Candidates with lines of laboratory research in any area of Neuroscience are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose research programs synergize with existing departmental strengths in chemosensation, learning and memory, neuroendocrinology, and the neurobiology of motivated behavior.

FSU is classified as a Carnegie R1 (Highest Research Activities) university and ranks in the top 25 of National Public Universities (US News & World Reports). Departmental faculty benefit from an outstanding research infrastructure with a fully staffed electronics and machine shop, modern laboratories, and ample vivarium space. Neuroscience faculty have access to a range of core equipment and shared resources including surgical suites, confocal and electron microscopes, well-equipped molecular facilities, and more. Departmental faculty enjoy a collegial atmosphere with strong mentoring support for junior faculty and a favorable teaching load, and a high level of research activity. More information about our department and the Program in Neuroscience can be found at psychology.fsu.edu and neuro.fsu.edu. FSU is located in Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, where residents have access to a broad range of amenities and an abundance of regional springs, parks, bike trails, lakes and rivers, and pristine beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.

Faculty are expected to maintain a strong research program, to train and mentor graduate and undergraduate neuroscience students, and to strive for excellence in teaching neuroscience courses through the Department of Psychology. A doctoral degree or the highest degree appropriate from an accredited institution in Neuroscience or a related field is required.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to Adam Dewan, Search Chair, at dewan@psy.fsu.edu.

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The Department of Anthropology at Florida State University invites applications for a Visiting Specialized Teaching Faculty position in Anthropology for the 2026-2027 academic year. We are seeking a dynamic colleague with demonstrated ability to teach in Anthropological Archaeology and/or Biological Anthropology in our undergraduate program. The geographic focus for this position is open.

This is a 12-month contract position at the rank of Teaching Faculty I. Teaching faculty at FSU typically carry a 4-4-2 teaching load and are expected to participate in the shared governance of the department and university. Teaching expectations may be adjusted based on class size and service commitments, but could include Introduction to Anthropology, Childhood Around the World, Great Apes and/or World Prehistory as well as other courses chosen in consultation with the Department Chair and the Chair of the Curriculum Committee. Primary responsibilities include teaching required courses for the undergraduate major, as well as upper-division courses aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise. Instruction will primarily be in person, but some online instruction may be possible if the candidate desires.

Application materials should include:

• A cover letter identifying courses the candidate is prepared to teach
• A curriculum vitae
• A teaching statement no longer than two pages
• Names and contact information (including email addresses) for three references. Reference letters will be requested only after a long-list has been assembled.

The deadline for applications, including all materials, is Monday 5 January 2026.

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The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is searching for a new Grants Specialist to join the team! 

This position is responsible for the administering, tracking, and reporting of federal, state, local, and private awards, assisting principal investigators with pre-award and post-award processes, and more!

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