Adjunct Professor of Neuroscience

University of San Francisco

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About The Position

The Neuroscience Department seeks an adjunct professor to teach one section of NEUR 103: Neurodiversity, Equity, and Ethics during the Spring 2027 semester. This is a 4-unit, introductory-level undergraduate course that fulfills students’ Cultural Diversity requirement. The course draws on texts focused on the social determinants of health and explores the science and history of autism, mental health and wellness, eugenics and scientific racism, neurodiversity and disability justice, persistent health disparities, and ethical dilemmas related to human enhancement and neuroprosthetics. It is heavily discussion-based, and candidates experienced in discussion-based learning and using an intersectional lens to analyze science-and-society issues are especially encouraged to apply.

The role involves teaching two classes per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:35 to 6:20 p.m. Instructors maintain a course website, update teaching materials, grade assignments using provided rubrics, hold one hour of weekly office hours in person or remotely, and attend weekly planning meetings to coordinate with instructors of parallel sections. Applicants should submit a CV with three references, a cover letter describing interest, availability, and scheduling constraints, and, if available, teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness. Part-time faculty at USF are unionized; benefits information is available through the USF Part-Time Faculty Association.

Requirements

• A master’s degree or Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Public Health, or a related field is required; advanced ABD candidates will also be considered.
• Commitment to academic excellence and to fostering an environment where faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.
• Submit a curriculum vitae in PDF format that includes three references USF may contact.
• Submit a cover letter in PDF format explaining interest in teaching the course and working at USF, availability, and any scheduling constraints.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of university-level teaching experience and effectiveness.
• Understanding of and commitment to support the mission of the University.
• Experience with discussion-based learning and using an intersectional lens to analyze science-and-society problems.
• Official teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness from prior courses, if available.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of NEUR 103: Neurodiversity, Equity, and Ethics during the Spring 2027 semester.
• Teach two classes per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:35 to 6:20 p.m.
• Maintain a course website and update teaching materials.
• Grade assignments using provided rubrics.
• Hold one hour of weekly office hours, in person or remotely.
• Attend weekly planning meetings to coordinate with instructors of parallel sections.

What This Job Offers

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