Instructional Term Faculty (Open-Rank)

About the department

The Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience in the College of Science at George Mason University is an academic program with a mission to advance understanding of the nervous system and train the next generation of neuroscientists and health professionals through multidisciplinary research, while promoting access, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to make our curriculum and opportunities accessible and to combat race, gender, and disability attrition in the neuroscience workforce. We put our students first and aim to train them to meet the future challenges of the world with creativity and resolve.

About The Position

This is a full-time, instruction-focused, non-tenure track, nine-month faculty appointment. Position teaches and develops advanced undergraduate and graduate neuroscience courses to contribute to the expansion of the program. Specific duties include teaching a standard course load (typically 4:4 or 3:3 with additional advising or administrative duties). Courses may include introductory neuroscience, core neuroscience courses and lecture or laboratory courses in the incumbent's area of expertise. The position assists with program duties such as academic advising, program development, committee work, and new student events. Responsibilities include mentoring and advising students.

Responsibilities

• Teaches and develops advanced undergraduate and graduate neuroscience courses to contribute to the expansion of the program.
• Teaching a standard course load (typically 4:4 or 3:3 with additional advising or administrative duties).
• Participates in faculty committees within IPN as well as College of Science and the university as a whole.
• Mentors and advises students.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Ph.D. in neuroscience, biology or a related field prior to the first day of work.
• Potential for excellent teaching and capacity for course and laboratory development.
• Knowledge of neuroscience, biology or a related field.
• Ability to provide excellent teaching and capacity for course and laboratory development.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability and willingness to teach courses in computational neuroscience, general neuroscience, research experience courses, and/or other upper-level courses in the applicant’s area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant teaching credentials and/or postdoctoral training desirable.

Instructions to Applicants

To apply for Instructional Term Faculty (Open-Rank), please visit https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent, CV, and a Philosophy of Teaching Statement for review. If selected for an interview, three letters of recommendation are required. These should primarily discuss teaching and leadership qualifications. Letters should not be submitted with your application and will be requested upon the scheduling of the in-person interview.

Posting Open Date

April 6, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by

May 18, 2026

Open Until Filled

Yes