LECTURER (non-tenure track) position in the neurosciences

Job Description

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences (PBS) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (https://www.umass.edu/psychological-brain-sciences) invites applications for a LECTURER (non-tenure track) position in the neurosciences starting summer/fall 2025. This opportunity comes at an exciting time as we roll-out a new Neuroscience major in collaboration with the Department of Biology.

We are seeking talented applicants with experience teaching both small and larger classes in neuroscience, neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience or another related topic and working with undergraduate student populations. UMASS is committed to the career advancement of our faculty.  Lecturer positions include the potential for continuing appointment and promotion within the lecturer ranks.

Requirements

• Applicants must have Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology or related field at time of hire
• Evidence of teaching excellence
• Experience relevant to teaching undergraduate courses in neuroscience and/or biology.
• Previous expertise relevant to teaching undergraduate courses in neuroscience and biology and experience with laboratory teaching is preferred.

Application Instructions

Along with the application, please submit a resume, cover letter, teaching statement, and Contributions to Inclusive Excellence Statement (see below). References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references. Applications will be reviewed starting May 1, 2025 and on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early submissions are encouraged. For more information on the position or to submit an application please go to:  http://careers.massachusetts.edu/cw/en-us/job/526783?lApplicationSubSourceID=

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world. 

 At UMass Amherst and in CNS, we strive to be a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging, where every individual is included, and where every individual is valued. You can find these values and goals here (https://www.umass.edu/strategicplan/strategic-plan). For this reason, we request that all applicants submit a Contributions to Inclusive Excellence Statement that addresses how you see yourself contributing to our community and campus climate and/or our shared goals of building a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse community.

 UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.  To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.  It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.