Teaching Professor, Neuroscience, University of San Francisco

University of San Francisco

6d•$103,185 - $113,634

About The Position

The Neuroscience Program at the University of San Francisco invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach neuroscience major courses, advise students in the program, and contribute to departmental and university service initiatives. The standard teaching load is 24 units per year, typically equivalent to a 3-3 load across the academic year. The position includes teaching one or more of the program’s social justice-oriented courses: Neuroscience and the Common Good, a Community-Engaged Learning course, and Neurodiversity, Equity, and Ethics, which uses a science-and-society lens. The professor will also teach some combination of Introduction to Neuroscience (lecture and/or lab), Research Methods & Data Analysis in Neuroscience, and Advanced Research Topics in Neuroscience, a senior capstone course. As capacity allows, the teaching load may include the 1-unit support courses Preparing for NeuroSuccess and Planning for NeuroCareers. The successful candidate may also teach or help develop new courses aligned with their area of expertise. All new faculty receive support from the Center for Teaching Excellence and the Center for Research, Artistic and Scholarly Excellence. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy and experience statement, evidence of teaching ability, and three letters of recommendation. The priority application deadline is January 5, 2027; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, and applications received by January 31, 2027 may still be considered.

Requirements

PhD in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field; ABD candidates may be considered if the degree will be conferred no later than August 2027.
Strong record of teaching at the university level.
Commitment to excellence in teaching within a culturally diverse environment.
Understanding of and commitment to supporting the mission of the University of San Francisco.

Responsibilities

Teach neuroscience major courses, including one or more of the program’s social justice-oriented courses.
Teach some subset of Introduction to Neuroscience (lecture and/or lab), Research Methods & Data Analysis in Neuroscience, and Advanced Research Topics in Neuroscience.
Advise students in the neuroscience program.
Contribute to service initiatives for the department and university.
As capacity allows, teach the support courses Preparing for NeuroSuccess and Planning for NeuroCareers.
Teach and/or contribute to developing new courses aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise.