The Neuroscience Department seeks candidates to teach one or more sections of NEUR 101L: Introduction to Neuroscience I: Cells and Circuits (Lab. Screening of applicants for the Fall 2025 semester will begin immediately and will continue until the open position is filled. The academic calendar, including dates for teaching semesters, is here: https://myusf.usfca.edu/registration/academic-calendar. Part-time faculty at USF are unionized, and benefits are listed on the USF Part-Time Faculty Association’s website here: https://www.usfptfa.org.
Instructors will teach one or two 2-hour sections of lab weekly. Before each lab, instructors will attend a paid weekly lab instructor meeting previewing the week’s activities and troubleshooting as needed. During labs, instructors will deliver short prepared lectures on background concepts, demonstrate equipment setups, clarify critical instructions, and supervise hands-on experiments. Lab instructors also grade weekly assignments using rubrics provided and hold remote office hours.
Please reach out with any questions to department chair Sarah Hillenbrand at [email protected].
A Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field (e.g. Biology, Psychology, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Engineering) is required; advanced ABD candidates will also be considered. The ideal candidate will demonstrate evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness at the university level and an understanding of and commitment to support the mission of the University. Experience with laboratory equipment, scientific writing, research mentorship, project management, and other forms of experience may be beneficial. The successful candidate must be committed to academic excellence and to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.
All applicants should upload the following documents to USFWorks:
https://usfca.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USF_Adjunct/job/USF-Hilltop-Campus/Adjunct-Professor-of-Neuroscience_R0010991
Curriculum Vitae (PDF) that includes three references who USF may contact.
Cover letter (PDF) explaining your interest in teaching the course and working at USF, including a description of your availability and/or any scheduling constraints.
Official teaching evaluations from prior courses, if available.
