Lecturer in Neuroscience

The Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience at Boston University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer beginning September 1, 2027. This is a teaching track line with possibility for renewal and promotion based on performance. We seek a colleague with a commitment to undergraduate education and a track record of excellence in teaching who has research expertise in any area of Drosophila neurobiology. Teaching responsibilities each academic year will include (1) teaching three lecture-based courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, and (2) teaching two laboratory sections and serving as Laboratory Director for the fall semester course NE 203 Principles of Neuroscience, where students employ transgenic approaches to investigate the neurobiology of Drosophila behavior. As NE 203 Laboratory Director, our new colleague will have the opportunity to build on our well-established NE 203 lab curriculum to incorporate techniques and research questions from their own area of expertise. The successful candidate will have a PhD in neuroscience, biology, or a related field and experience with evidence-based teaching practices and incorporating research into teaching. The starting salary for this position is $72,000. The position will involve active engagement in the academic life of the Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience, such as serving as an academic mentor to a cohort of undergraduate neuroscience majors, coordinating student peer-mentoring programs, developing curricular materials, serving as a research mentor for undergraduates, participating in undergraduate Honors, Master’s, or PhD committees, and contributing to the development of academic initiatives. The Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our program. We are especially eager to have colleagues join our department who support our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is inclusive, equitable, and diverse. The successful candidate will join a close-knit cohort of faculty in the Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience that benefits from close affiliations with programs in Biology, Psychological & Brain Sciences, and other units.

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and statement of teaching philosophy to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32567. Please arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted through the same website. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Dr. Mario Muscedere at mario@bu.edu.

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.

 Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

 Boston University, consistent with the AAU’s Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment, conducts background checks for final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. As part of this process, we ask current and past employers of the last seven years whether there has been a substantiated finding of sexual misconduct under their policies. To move forward, final candidates must complete and sign an “Authorization to Release Information” form after receiving an offer to enable this background check.