The Department of Biology at Tufts University seeks a part-time, non-tenure track faculty member to teach a neurobiology course (Bio 134 – Neurobiology) in the spring of 2027 (mid-January to mid-May). The course should cover the biology of nervous systems and may include topics such as the biophysical basis of neuronal function, synaptic interactions and signal processing in neural circuits, behavior, learning, and memory. The course should include neurobiological examples from both vertebrates and invertebrates. The class typically enrolls 50 students. Existing course materials (lecture slides, Canvas resources, etc.) will be made available and can be used by the part-time lecturer.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in neurobiology/neuroscience and/or related fields. Experience teaching undergraduate neuroscience courses, evidence of teaching success, and an invested interest in developing inclusive classroom spaces that promote success of all students will be part of the hiring criteria.
All applications are submitted via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/195433 . Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, two confidential letters of recommendation, and student evaluations (if available).
Review will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For questions on this position please contact Jessica Orlando at jessica.orlando@tufts.edu.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.
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