Assistant Professor-FixedTerm

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a part-time Assistant Professor to teach a graduate-level online course in Neuroscience of Drug Use and Human Disorders. This temporary position offers a unique opportunity to engage with students in a flexible, remote-friendly environment, focusing on the intersection of neuroscience and legal frameworks. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in neuroscience and extensive online teaching experience. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to advancing knowledge and addressing global challenges through innovative education.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching experience at the graduate level.
• Experience in online course development and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Teach the online course on Neuroscience of Drug Use and Human Disorders.
• Develop course materials and assessments for graduate students.

Skills

Online Teaching

Course Development

Neuroscience

Legal Frameworks

Education

Doctorate in Biology

Doctorate in Social Science

Tools

D2L

Job description

Position Summary

Assistant Professor– Neuroscience of Drug Use and Human Disorders (Online Graduate Course)

The Neuroscience Program in the College of Natural Science at Michigan State University seeks a part-time Assistant Professorfor a graduate-level online course in Summer 2025. The course is part of the Neuroscience and the Law Graduate Certificate Program, which explores the intersection of neuroscience, behavior, and legal systems.

This is a temporary, non-tenure track position for instruction of a single course: Neuroscience of Drug Use and Human Disorders. The course will be delivered asynchronously through D2L.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Biology/Social Science

Minimum Requirements

Required Degree:

Doctorate (field related to biological and/or social sciences, with relevant experience in neuroscience- and law-related topics)

Minimum Requirements:

· At least three years of teaching and course development experience at the graduate level

· Experience teaching online through the D2L system

· Experience teaching neuroscience-related law-related content areas

Desired Qualifications

· Demonstrated excellence in online instruction

· Experience or interest in the intersection of neuroscience and legal or policy frameworks

Required Application Materials

· Curriculum vitae

· Cover letter

· Statement of teaching philosophy

· Sample syllabus from a previously taught online neuroscience-related course

· Names and contact information for three references

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://neuroscience.natsci.msu.edu/

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.