Adjunct Professor of Neuroscience

Job Title:

Adjunct Professor of Neuroscience

Job Summary:

The Neuroscience Department seeks one adjunct professor for the spring 2027 semester to teach one section of a 4-unit introductory-level undergraduate course.

Full Job Description:

The Neuroscience Department seeks candidates to teach one section of NEUR 103: Neurodiversity, Equity, and Ethics. Screening of applicants for the Spring 2027 semester will begin immediately and will continue until the open position is filled. The academic calendar, including dates for  teaching semesters, is here: https://myusf.usfca.edu/registration/academic-calendar. Part-time faculty at USF are unionized, and benefits are listed on the USF Part-Time Faculty Association’s website here: https://www.usfptfa.org. 

Please reach out with any questions to department chair Sarah Hillenbrand at shillenbrand@usfca.edu.

Job responsibilities: Instructors will teach two classes per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:35-6:20 pm). Instructors will maintain a course website, update teaching materials, grade assignments using rubrics provided, and hold weekly in-person or remote office hours (one hour per week). Additionally, instructors will attend weekly planning meetings to coordinate between parallel sections taught on different days. 

NEUR 103 fulfills students’ Cultural Diversity requirement and draws on a variety of texts focusing on the social determinants of health. Course texts, activities, discussions, and assignments introduce students to the science and history of autism, topics in mental health and wellness, historical influences of eugenics and scientific racism, movements for neurodiversity and disability justice, issues driving persistent health disparities, and ethical dilemmas related to human enhancement and neuroprosthetics. The course is heavily discussion-based; candidates with experience in discussion-based learning and the use of an intersectional lens to analyze science-and-society problems are especially encouraged to apply.

Minimum qualifications: 

A Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Public Health, or a related field (e.g. Biology, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Engineering) is required; advanced ABD candidates will also be considered. The ideal candidate will demonstrate evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness at the university level and an understanding of and commitment to support the mission of the University. The successful candidate must be committed to academic excellence and to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.

Submission instructions: 

All applicants should upload the following documents to USFWorks.

• Curriculum Vitae (PDF) that includes three references who USF may contact. 
• Cover letter (PDF) explaining your interest in teaching the course and working at USF, including a description of your availability, and any scheduling constraints.
• Official teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness from prior courses, if available.  

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Pay Rate:

Salary

Salary Range :

$2,329/unit (4 units/course)