Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Neuroscience [R0152293]

About the role

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for an Assistant Professor-in-Residence in Neuroscience to begin Fall, 2027. The primary responsibilities include the instruction of undergraduate courses for the neuroscience major and foundational and upper-division psychology courses, including a capstone course.

Responsibilities

• Instruct undergraduate courses for the neuroscience major and foundational and upper-division psychology courses, including a capstone course.
• Contribute to the department’s mission of fostering an inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Engage in professional development and service contributions to advance the field and the department.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in psychology or neuroscience or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Substantial teaching experience, including online teaching.
• Commitment to undergraduate education and a willingness to work with a program coordinator for assessment and quality control.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in psychology or neuroscience or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Substantial teaching experience, including online teaching.
• Commitment to undergraduate education and a willingness to work with a program coordinator for assessment and quality control.

Skills

• Ability to foster an inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate education and teaching.
• Willingness to engage in professional development and service contributions.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.

Pay

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Schedule

Full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter of interest, teaching statement, learning environment statement, detailed vita listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday.