Position Number:

F0A63W

Assistant Teaching Professor of Neuroscience (Behavioral/Cog Neuro)

The mission of William & Mary and Arts & Sciences is to foster teaching, research, and public service as an integral part of education linked through programs designed to preserve, transmit, and expand knowledge.

The Neuroscience Program at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 3-year, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor instructional position that will begin August 10, 2025. This full-time teaching faculty appointment carries a service component commensurate with rank and comes with the possibility of ongoing renewals and a framework for promotion. Located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia and close to metropolitan areas such as Richmond, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, William & Mary consistently ranks among the top public universities nationally.


We seek an individual with expertise in behavioral or cognitive neuroscience or a related discipline. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching load.

A Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, or a related discipline is required at the time the appointment begins. Candidates will be expected to teach an undergraduate course in Physiological Psychology and develop advanced undergraduate courses in behavioral or cognitive neuroscience.

Previous instructional experience with undergraduate courses in Psychology and/or Neuroscience and mentoring undergraduates is preferred. Candidates with experience or ability to additionally teach Cognitive Psychology and/or Statistics are especially encouraged to apply.

3KF170 Neuroscience

William & Mary

09/25/2024

11/18/2024

12/01/2024

No

Faculty

Applicants must apply online at
https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Neuroscience in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference. For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, November 18, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).


Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none