Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience - Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science
Location: Long Hall, Clemson University. Open Date: May 04, 2026.
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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.
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. The ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Excellence in teaching university-level courses
- Strong science communication skills
- Scientific education outreach
- A commitment to inclusive teaching practices
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; 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; online students in the M.S. in Biological Sciences for Science Educators.
Benefits
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Schedule
This is a 9‑month, renewable, non‑tenure‑track position with a start date of either January 01, 2027 or August 15, 2027.