Adjunct Faculty of Neuroscience

Western-New-England-University; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Western New England University’s College of Arts and Sciences seeks adjunct faculty in Neuroscience to teach undergraduate courses starting Spring 2027. The role includes delivering engaging lectures and leading laboratory sections in topics such as Sensation and Perception, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Neurodevelopment, with opportunities to contribute to the broader Neuroscience curriculum.

Candidates should hold at least a Master's degree in Neuroscience or a closely related field; a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold at least a Master's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, Biomedical Science, Pharmacology, or related field.
• Ph.D. or terminal degree preferred for upper-level courses.
• Prior college-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spring 2027 undergraduate neuroscience courses in Sensation and Perception, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Neurodevelopment.
• Deliver engaging lectures and supervise laboratory sections.
• Contribute to curriculum development for the Neuroscience program.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students when appropriate.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Laboratory instruction

Mentoring

Course planning

Education

Master's degree in Neuroscience or related field

Ph.D. preferred for upper-level courses

Job description

Adjunct Faculty – NeuroscienceWestern New England University | College of Arts and SciencesThe College of Arts and Sciences at Western New England University seeks applications for adjunct faculty in Neuroscience beginning in Spring 2027. We are looking for engaging and effective instructors to provide high-quality undergraduate instruction in the University's interdisciplinary Neuroscience program.Immediate Spring 2027 teaching needs include:• Sensation and Perception• Cognitive Neuroscience• Neurodevelopment• Upper-level Neuroscience electives or special topicsWe are also interested in developing an adjunct pool of candidates with expertise to teach other courses within the Neuroscience curriculum, including Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience, Research Methods in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Genetic and Molecular Neuroscience, Neuropharmacology/Neurobiology of Addiction, and other advanced topics in behavioral, cognitive, cellular, molecular, developmental, or applied neuroscience.Candidates may be considered for 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.To apply, please submit a current CV or resume, identify the courses or areas of Neuroscience you are qualified to teach and your Spring availability, and provide contact information for three professional references who can comment on your ability to teach undergraduate students.Candidates should submit materials as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until Spring 2027 teaching needs are filled, and qualified applicants may also be considered for future Neuroscience adjunct opportunities.Applicants should have at least a Master's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, Biomedical Science, Pharmacology, or a closely related field. A Ph.D. or other appropriate terminal degree is preferred for upper-level courses. Previous college-level teaching experience is preferred.