Lecturer in Neuroscience

About the Role

The Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience at Boston University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer beginning September 1, 2027. This is a teaching track line with possibility for renewal and promotion based on performance. We seek a colleague with a commitment to undergraduate education and a track record of excellence in teaching who has research expertise in any area of Drosophila neurobiology.

Responsibilities

• Teaching three lecture-based courses in the candidate's area of expertise each academic year
• Teaching two laboratory sections and serving as Laboratory Director for the fall semester course NE 203 Principles of Neuroscience, where students employ transgenic approaches to investigate the neurobiology of Drosophila behavior
• As NE 203 Laboratory Director, building on our well-established NE 203 lab curriculum to incorporate techniques and research questions from their own area of expertise
• Active engagement in the academic life of the Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience, including:
  • Serving as an academic mentor to a cohort of undergraduate neuroscience majors
  • Coordinating student peer-mentoring programs
  • Developing curricular materials
  • Serving as a research mentor for undergraduates
  • Participating in undergraduate Honors, Master's, or PhD committees
  • Contributing to the development of academic initiatives

Requirements

• PhD in neuroscience, biology, or a related field
• Experience with evidence-based teaching practices and incorporating research into teaching

Pay

The starting salary for this position is $72,000.

Schedule

This is a full-time position beginning September 1, 2027.

Application Information

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32567. Please arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted through the same website. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Dr. Mario Muscedere at mario@bu.edu.