Adjunct Faculty of Neuroscience

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY • Springfield, MA

3d • $3,100 - $3,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Arts and Sciences at Western New England University seeks adjunct faculty to provide high-quality undergraduate instruction in its interdisciplinary Neuroscience program, beginning in Spring 2027. Immediate teaching needs include Sensation and Perception, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurodevelopment, and upper-level Neuroscience electives or special topics. The University is also developing an adjunct pool for other courses in the Neuroscience curriculum. Candidates may be considered to teach one or more courses based on their expertise, availability, and program needs. Experience with undergraduate research, laboratory instruction, or mentoring is welcomed but is not required for all assignments.

Applicants should submit a current CV or resume, identify the Neuroscience courses or areas they are qualified to teach and their Spring availability, and provide contact information for three professional references who can comment on their ability to teach undergraduate students. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until Spring 2027 teaching needs are filled; qualified applicants may also be considered for future Neuroscience adjunct opportunities.

Requirements

• At least a Master's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, Biomedical Science, Pharmacology, or a closely related field.
• Submit a current CV or resume, identify qualified Neuroscience courses or areas and Spring availability, and provide contact information for three professional references who can comment on undergraduate teaching ability.

Nice To Haves

• A Ph.D. or other appropriate terminal degree is preferred for upper-level courses.
• Previous college-level teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience with undergraduate research, laboratory instruction, or mentoring is welcomed but is not required for all assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality undergraduate instruction in the interdisciplinary Neuroscience program.
• Teach one or more Neuroscience courses based on expertise, availability, and program needs.
• Potentially teach Sensation and Perception, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurodevelopment, upper-level electives or special topics, or other courses in the Neuroscience curriculum.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level