Neuroscience Teaching Professor (Undergrad-Focused)

1000scholars; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor of Teaching to develop and teach Behavioral, Cellular, and Molecular Neuroscience. The 50% appointment in Psychology and 50% in the Undergraduate Neuroscience Interdepartmental Program emphasizes innovative classroom and teaching laboratory methods.

The successful candidate will contribute to pedagogy research, mentor undergraduates, and support inclusive excellence across the department and university community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field; must be completed by Jan 1, 2027.
• Proven teaching excellence and scholarly activity in pedagogy or teaching-related research.
• Experience mentoring and serving diverse student groups; commitment to inclusive excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in Behavioral, Cellular, and Molecular Neuroscience.
• Engage in scholarly activities related to pedagogy and/or neuroscience.
• Mentor undergraduate students and contribute to teaching missions of department/program.

Skills

Teaching methods

Curriculum design

Student mentoring

Course development

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology/Neuroscience

Tools

RECRUIT system

Job description

UCLA is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor of Teaching to develop and teach Behavioral, Cellular, and Molecular Neuroscience. The 50% appointment in Psychology and 50% in the Undergraduate Neuroscience Interdepartmental Program emphasizes innovative classroom and teaching laboratory methods.

The successful candidate will contribute to pedagogy research, mentor undergraduates, and support inclusive excellence across the department and university community.