Instructional Term Faculty (Open-Rank)

George Mason University • Fairfax, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, instruction-focused, non-tenure track, nine-month faculty
appointment. Position teaches and develops advanced undergraduate and graduate
neuroscience courses to contribute to the expansion of the program. Specific
duties include teaching a standard course load (typically 4:4 or 3:3 with
additional advising or administrative duties). Courses may include introductory
neuroscience, core neuroscience courses and lecture or laboratory courses in the
incumbent's area of expertise. The position assists with program duties such as
academic advising, program development, committee work, and new student events.

Requirements

• Completion of a Ph.D. in neuroscience, biology or a related field prior to the first day of work; potential for excellent teaching and capacity for course and laboratory development;
• Knowledge of neuroscience, biology or a related field;
• Ability to provide excellent teaching and capacity for course and laboratory development;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; and
• Ability and willingness to teach courses in computational neuroscience, general neuroscience, research experience courses, and/or other upper-level courses in the applicant’s area of expertise.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant teaching credentials and/or postdoctoral training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teaches and develops advanced undergraduate and graduate neuroscience courses to contribute to the expansion of the program. Specific duties include teaching a standard course load (typically 4:4 or 3:3 teaching with additional advising or administrative duties).
• Participates in faculty committees within IPN as well as College of Science and the university as a whole; and
• Performs program outreach on campus and in the local area. Mentors and advises students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree