Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience - Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science

Description

The Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University invites applications for a 9-month, renewable, non-tenure-track teaching position at the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level focusing on Neuroscience, beginning January 01, 2027 or August 15, 2027. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to the implementation of the Neuroscience minor and opportunities to expand Neuroscience curricular offerings within the current B.S. in Biological Sciences degree program. Successful candidates should also demonstrate teaching effectiveness, course design and development, commitment to undergraduate mentoring, and a desire to enhance the undergraduate experience. We encourage forward-thinking applicants who will contribute innovative ideas for new curriculum and a commitment to inclusive student engagement. Applicants showing commitment to broadening participation in classroom science and the broader community are desired.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate should be prepared to teach core and elective neuroscience courses, with flexibility to align departmental needs with their expertise.

• Designing and teaching courses in general, anatomical, physiological, cellular and molecular, or computational neuroscience as matches with candidate's background and training
• Designing and delivering effective course content
• Assessing student learning and providing constructive feedback
• Utilizing the Canvas Learning Management System
• Holding regular student hours to support student success
• Collaborating with colleagues to continuously improve the undergraduate experience

Opportunities may be available to teach in other areas, including the online M.S. in Biological Sciences for Science Educators and summer courses (on-campus, online, or study abroad). Lecturers are expected to participate in departmental service and engage in the broader academic life of the Department. The Department supports professional development and growth through the Lecturer promotion track (Lecturer → Senior Lecturer → Principal Lecturer).

About the Department

The Department of Biological Sciences, housed in the College of Science, spans several disciplines, including Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology; Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology; Toxicology; and Microbiology. We are a diverse community of 57 full-time faculty (including 21 lecturers), serving over 1,900 undergraduate majors in Biological Sciences and Microbiology (South Carolina's only Undergraduate Microbiology program) and 220 graduate students, including M.S. and Ph.D. students in Biological Sciences, Microbiology, and Toxicology, and online students in the M.S. in Biological Sciences for Science Educators.

Department website: https://www.clemson.edu/science/departments/biosci/
University website: https://www.clemson.edu/

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a closely related field is preferred at the time of appointment; candidates with a Masters degree in Neuroscience or a closely related field and significant classroom teaching experience will also be considered
• Excellence in teaching university-level courses
• Strong science communication skills
• Scientific education outreach
• A commitment to inclusive teaching practices

Application Instructions

For full consideration, apply by September 30, 2026. Application review will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following items via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/185875

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position and the Department
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy, experience, interests, and a sample syllabus for a senior-level Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology course
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations, peer evaluations)
• Names and contact information for three professional references (References will not be contacted until the final stages of the selection process.)

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. D. Feliciano, Search Committee Chair: dfelici@clemson.edu