Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Neuroscience

Job description

Thank you for your interest in LSU New Orleans. Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting. You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment. Department Psychology Job Summary Job Description ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE IN NEUROSCIENCE Department of Psychology, LSU New Orleans The Department of Psychology at LSU New Orleans invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice, beginning January 6, 2027 (Spring semester 2027). This is a teaching-focused, non-tenure-track appointment centered on instruction, curriculum development, and program growth. We are especially interested in candidates who see university teaching as their primary professional focus and who want to help grow a new program. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the curriculum of the University’s new interdisciplinary undergraduate Neuroscience program. RESPONSIBILITIES Teach 12 credit hours per semester during the academic-year. Contribute to instruction in the new interdisciplinary Neuroscience program and in existing Psychology courses. Courses may include Introduction to Neuroscience, Neurobiology, and Physiological Psychology. Develop, deploy, and coordinate laboratory courses (wet and/or computational), including design of laboratory exercises, assessment, and supervision of laboratory instruction. Teach large-enrollment introductory courses in in-person and/or online asynchronous formats. Contribute to program growth, including curriculum development, course scheduling and coordination, student advising and mentoring, program assessment, and recruitment and retention activities. Participate in departmental and program service appropriate to a teaching-focused appointment. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS Applicants should submit the following as a single PDF where possible: - Letter of application addressing interest in a teaching-focused, program-building role. - Curriculum vitae. - Names and contact information for three references. - Teaching dossier, including: A statement of teaching philosophy and experience (2 pages maximum); Two sample syllabi, at least one for a course listed above or a comparable course; Summaries of student evaluations for the three most recently taught courses, including the evaluation instrument used and response rates; At least one peer teaching observation or other evidence of teaching effectiveness beyond student ratings. Letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be requested from finalists. APPLICATION DEADLINE AND PROCEDURE Review of applications will begin October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by 11:59 PM on September 30, 2026. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Doctoral degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a closely related field, prior to the appointment start date. University-level teaching experience as instructor of record. Documented evidence of teaching effectiveness including student evaluations. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS A sustained record of excellence in undergraduate teaching, including strong student and peer evaluations across multiple courses. Experience developing new courses and, in particular, laboratory curricula (wet lab, computational, or both). Experience teaching large-enrollment and/or online asynchronous courses. Experience with program-level assessment, accreditation, or curriculum coordination. SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered. Posting Close Date This position will remain open until filled. Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.