Assistant Teaching Professor of Neuroscience; Cellular or Molecular Neuroscience

JR102108 Assistant Teaching Professor of Neuroscience (Cellular or Molecular Neuroscience) (Open)

Assistant Teaching Professor of Neuroscience (Cellular or Molecular Neuroscience)

CC00118 WM001 | CAS | Neuroscience

Faculty - Non-Tenure Track (Less than 12 months)

Fixed Term (requires end date - benefited) (Fixed Term)

Integrated Science Center

Posting Location - William & Mary

The Neuroscience Program at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 3 year, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor of Neuroscience instructional position that will begin August 10, 2027. This full-time teaching faculty appointment carries a service component commensurate with rank and comes with the possibility of ongoing renewals and a framework for promotion per the Teaching Faculty Framework.

We seek an individual with expertise in cellular, molecular, or quantitative approaches in Neuroscience. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching load.

• A Ph.D. degree in Neuroscience, Biology or closely related discipline.
• Applicants must have completed 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline in which they will teach.
• Ability to teach courses in Neuroscience such as the introductory class, “Exploring Neuroscience:
  Molecules, Cells and Synapses,” and other lecture and seminar-style courses in cellular and molecular neuroscience.
• Ability to contribute to the mentoring of undergraduate Neuroscience majors.

• Previous teaching experience.

• This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.

• Curriculum vitae,
• Cover letter;
• A statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach;
• Unofficial graduate transcripts outlining proof of 18 graduate credit hours in the curricular area specified in the position description above. Additional forms of credit hour verification may be submitted if unofficial transcripts are not provided by your university;
• A sample syllabus for an introductory Neuroscience course that emphasizes cellular and molecular mechanisms.

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in Neuroscience in any of the aforementioned required documents.

Candidates who reach the first-round virtual interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

Information about the Neuroscience program may be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and .html

William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. Housing Relocation Resources are also available to help new employees transition successfully to the area. All…