Job Details

Adjunct Professor of Neuroscience

Position Number: 6708048
Location: San Francisco, CA
Position Type: Science - Biology

Adjunct Professor of Neuroscience
University of San Francisco

R0011817
USF Hilltop Campus

Job Title:
Adjunct Professor of Neuroscience

Job Summary:
The Neuroscience Department seeks adjunct professors for the spring 2026 semester to teach one or more lecture-based introductory-level undergraduate courses.

Full Job Description:

The Neuroscience Department seeks candidates to teach one section of NEUR 102: Introduction to Neuroscience II, Brain Basis of Behavior OR one section of NEUR 103: Neurodiversity, Equity, and Ethics. Screening of applicants for the Spring 2026 semester will begin immediately and will continue until the open position is filled. The academic calendar, including dates for teaching semesters, is here: https://myusf.usfca.edu/registration/academic-calendar. Part-time faculty at USF are unionized, and benefits are listed on the USF Part-Time Faculty Association's website here: https://www.usfptfa.org.

Please reach out with any questions to department chair Sarah Hillenbrand at shillenbrand@usfca.edu.

Job responsibilities: Instructors will teach two classes per week, each class lasting for one hour and forty-five minutes. Instructors will maintain a course website, update teaching materials, grade assignments using rubrics provided, and hold weekly in-person or remote office hours (one hour per week). Additionally, instructors will attend weekly planning meetings to coordinate between parallel sections taught on different days.

NEUR 102 is the second half of the introductory neuroscience sequence. Guided by a textbook, students will build upon their exposure to basic concepts in the first half, Introduction to Neuroscience I: Cells and Circuits. Topics in 102 include homeostasis, hunger, reproductive behavior, sleep, emotion, psychopathology, language, memory, and consciousness. Students complete regular quizzes, discussion posts, and exams. As a capstone project, students research and write a comprehensive literature review.

NEUR 103 fulfills students' Cultural Diversity requirement and draws on a variety of texts focusing on the social determinants of health. Course texts, activities, discussions, and assignments introduce students to the science and history of autism, topics in mental health and wellness, historical influences of eugenics and scientific racism, movements for neurodiversity and disability justice, and ethical issues related to human enhancement and neuroprosthetics.

Minimum qualifications:

A Master's degree or Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field (e.g. Biology, Psychology, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Engineering) is required; advanced ABD candidates will also be considered. The ideal candidate will demonstrate evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness at the university level and an understanding of and commitment to support the mission of the University. Experience with laboratory equipment, scientific writing, research mentorship, project management, and other forms of experience may be beneficial. The successful candidate must be committed to academic excellence and to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.

Submission instructions:

All applicants should upload the following documents to USFWorks.

Curriculum Vitae (PDF) that includes three references who USF may contact.
Cover letter (PDF) explaining your interest in teaching the course and working at USF, including a description of your availability, any scheduling constraints, and preference for either NEUR 102 or 103.
Official teaching evaluations from prior courses, if available.

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Part time

Pay Rate:
Salary

Salary Range :
$2,256 per unit

To apply, visit https://usfca.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USF_Adjunct/job/USF-Hilltop-Campus/Adjunct-Professor-of-Neuroscience_R0011817.

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the worlds most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a students passion for social justice and a desire to "Change the World From Here." For more information, visit http://www.usfca.edu.