Full-Time Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience - Continuing Track

Vanderbilt; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience to teach foundational undergraduate courses and mentor students starting in the 2027 spring semester.

The candidate will contribute to the Neuroscience major, integrate neuroimmunology and neurogenetics topics, and participate in advising and core-curriculum teaching within the College of Arts & Science.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related discipline (awarded no later than January 1, 2027).
• Experience in undergraduate teaching and advising/mentoring.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and teaching across courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational courses in the undergraduate Neuroscience BS degree.
• Advise and mentor Neuroscience majors and contribute to program advising.
• Support the Arts & Science Core curriculum and first-year Core offerings.

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related discipline

Job description

Vanderbilt University: College of Arts and Science: Natural Sciences: Neuroscience

Location

College of Arts and Science, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Open Date

Sep 15, 2026

Deadline

Nov 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the Senior Lecturer rank to contribute to undergraduate teaching, advising and mentoring in the Neuroscience program starting in the 2027 spring semester. The successful candidate will teach foundational courses in Vanderbilt’s research-based undergraduate BS degree major in Neuroscience. The Program is expanding its curriculum in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience to include neuroimmunology and neurogenetics, as well as additional areas of interest in molecular neuroscience. The successful candidate will also contribute to the teaching of Introductory Neuroscience and play a key role in Neuroscience student major advising. This position will also support the Arts & Science Core curriculum, with the opportunity to teach in the first-year Core or develop an Exploratory Core course.

With 300+ majors, the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience is one of the largest majors in the College of Arts & Science and requires all students to complete laboratory research preparing students for careers in medicine and biomedical research.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Douglas McMahon ([e-mail]).

Qualifications

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related discipline (awarded no later than January 1, 2027).

Review of applications will begin immediately. Deadline for applications is November 1, 2026.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.