Assistant Teaching Professor of Neuroscience (Cellular or Molecular Neuroscience)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending

Employee Assistance

Educational assistance

Wellness benefits

Relocation resources

Fitness facilities

Job summary

The Neuroscience Program at William & Mary invites applications for a 3 year, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor of Neuroscience instructional position beginning August 10, 2027. The candidate will teach courses across cellular and molecular neuroscience and mentor undergraduates, carrying a 3–3 teaching load.

We seek an individual with expertise in cellular, molecular, or quantitative approaches in Neuroscience and a strong record of effective teaching.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology or closely related discipline.
• 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline in which they will teach.
• Ability to teach Neuroscience courses such as the introductory class and other lecture/seminar-style courses in cellular and molecular neuroscience.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate Neuroscience majors.

Responsibilities

• Teach Neuroscience courses, including the introductory class, “Exploring Neuroscience: Molecules, Cells and Synapses,” and other lecture/seminar-style courses in cellular and molecular neuroscience.
• Contribute to mentoring of undergraduate Neuroscience majors.

Skills

Teaching ability

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology or related discipline

Job description

Job Requisition

JR102108 Assistant Teaching Professor of Neuroscience (Cellular or Molecular Neuroscience) (Open)

Job Posting Title

Assistant Teaching Professor of Neuroscience (Cellular or Molecular Neuroscience)

Department

CC00118 WM001 | CAS | Neuroscience

Job Family

Faculty - Non-Tenure Track (Less than 12 months)

Worker Sub-Type

Fixed Term (requires end date - benefited) (Fixed Term)

Job Requisition Primary Location

Integrated Science Center

Primary Job Posting Location

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary

The Neuroscience Program at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 3 year, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor of Neuroscience instructional position that will begin August 10, 2027. This full-time teaching faculty appointment carries a service component commensurate with rank and comes with the possibility of ongoing renewals and a framework for promotion per the Teaching Faculty Framework.

We seek an individual with expertise in cellular, molecular, or quantitative approaches in Neuroscience. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching load.

Job Description

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. degree in Neuroscience, Biology or closely related discipline.
• Applicants must have completed 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline in which they will teach.
• Ability to teach courses in Neuroscience such as the introductory class, “Exploring Neuroscience: Molecules, Cells and Synapses,” and other lecture and seminar-style courses in cellular and molecular neuroscience.
• Ability to contribute to the mentoring of undergraduate Neuroscience majors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience.

Conditions of Employment

• This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.

Benefits

• William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule.
• Housing Relocation Resources are also available to help new employees transition successfully to the area.
• All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus, to the university libraries, and much more.

Additional Job Description

Job Profile

JP0515 - Assistant Professor (Less than 12 months) NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99

Compensation Grade

S99

Recruiting Start Date

2026-09-18

Position Restrictions

Restricted Term

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Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Probationary Period Notice

Individuals selected for full-time staff positions will be required to complete a twelve (12) month probationary period in accordance with university policy.

Remote Work Disclaimer

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in Neuroscience in any of the aforementioned required documents.

Candidates who reach the first-round virtual interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

Information about the Neuroscience program may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/neuroscience/ and https://catalog.wm.edu/programs/neuroscience-bs-neuroscience/index.html