Lecturer, Neuroscience (UPDATED)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Apr 02, 2025

Lecturer, Neuroscience (UPDATED)
Posting Number	req22083
Department	Neuroscience
Department Website Link	http://neurosci.arizona.edu
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	Note: The department has added a first review date for applicant to apply by, as well as added the department to the position title. The Department of Neuroscience in the College of Science at the University of Arizona seeks to fill a career-track position at the rank of Lecturer, beginning with Fall semester 2025. This career-track (non-tenure) teaching position has the responsibility for teaching fully developed in-person undergraduate courses and iCourses (asynchronous online courses) on the Tucson Main Campus and Arizona Online campus for the Department of Neuroscience. Depending on departmental needs and qualifications, applicants will teach 3-4 courses per semester for 9-11 units. This is not a remote position. As such, the successful candidate will be expected to work at the Main Campus in Tucson, AZ. Review of applicants will begin March 31, 2025. This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Duties and Responsibilities: Teach 3-4 fully developed undergraduate neuroscience courses for 9-11 units per semester. Courses may include but are not restricted to: NROS 307: Cellular Neurophysiology NROS 308: Methods in Neuroscience NROS 310: Molecular and Cellular Biology of Neurons (to be taught in person) NROS 318 (former 418): Systems Neuroscience NROS 412: Molecular Mechanisms of Learning and Memory NROS 311: Scientific Programming Using Matlab (soon to be in Python) Deliver rigorous teaching that incorporates engaging pedagogical approaches and enables documentation of desired student outcomes (course and program). Maintain regularly scheduled office hours. Participate in other roles as needed by the Department to enhance student learning and advising. Follow department guidelines on teaching quality and engagement. Attend faculty meetings and participate in undergraduate student welcome and support events by the Department.
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. degree in Neuroscience, or a related field. Demonstrated experience and expertise to meet instructional needs of the department as evidenced by experience teaching online or in-person neuroscience courses.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience teaching various audiences as evidenced by teaching experience, evaluations and/or awards. Experience with Python programming
Rank	Lecturer
Tenure Information	Career-Track (CT)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$61,000
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	8/4/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	For academic/position details questions, please contact Dr. Charles M. Higgins. For all other questions, please contact: Maria Valdes, Administrative Associate mevaldes@arizona.edu
Open Date	3/5/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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