The Neuroscience Program at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 3-year, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor instructional position that will begin August 10, 2025. This full-time teaching faculty appointment carries a service component commensurate with rank and comes with the possibility of ongoing renewals and a framework for promotion. Located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, and close to metropolitan areas such as Richmond, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, William & Mary consistently ranks among the top public universities nationally.

We seek an individual with expertise in behavioral or cognitive neuroscience or a related discipline.  The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching load.

Required: A Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, or a related discipline is required at the time the appointment begins. Candidates will be expected to teach an undergraduate course in Physiological Psychology and develop advanced undergraduate courses in behavioral or cognitive neuroscience.

Preferred: Previous undergraduate instructional experience and mentoring are preferred. Candidates with experience or ability to additionally teach Cognitive Psychology and/or Statistics are especially encouraged to apply. Previous experience teaching undergraduate courses in Psychology and/or Neuroscience is preferred.

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Neuroscience in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

For full consideration, submit application materials by November 18th. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants being considered for employment.   

Information on the degree program in Neuroscience may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/neuroscience/.