What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neuroscience Temporary Course Teaching Assistant position at University of Colorado Boulder?
Summary
Job Summary
Spring 2026 semester: Start date January 5, 2026. End date May 3, 2026.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has approximately 43 tenured/tenure-track faculty and 12 teaching faculty. We offer separate bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Neuroscience to 3,700 undergraduates and PhDs in 5 specialty graduate program areas (Behavioral Neuroscience; Behavioral, Psychiatric, and Statistical Genetics; Clinical Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; and Social Psychology). We encourage cutting edge and collaborative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries, while maintaining a firm footing in psychology and neuroscience.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Serve as a course teaching assistant for NRSC 2200 Laboratory Techniques in Neuroscience. Employee will assist with one NRSC 2200 Laboratory Techniques in Neuroscience lab section. Responsibilities include 1) reviewing course material prior to each lab, with sufficient understanding to teach students 2) teaching one section of the lab (2 labs, ~4 hours) each week; 3) all grading associated with the course, including feedback on student work 4) attending the weekly prep meeting and providing valuable input to others in the teaching team
What You Should Know
In-class time TuTh 2:35-4:25 and weekly meeting on Monday morning. Additional hours for employee determined each week. Employment expectation is 10 hours of time each week, some synchronous work with the class and the professor, other aspects completed autonomously and remotely.
What We Can Offer
$6,080 for the semester
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Experience working as a Learning Assistant or Teaching Assistant in neuroscience or related field. Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or related field
What You Will Need
Competency in research methods and wet lab skills demonstrated through completion of bachelor's degree in neuroscience or related field. Fundamental knowledge of molecular biology, to be applied to RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis and quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Fundamental knowledge of neuroanatomy to be applied to sheep brain dissections, cresyl violet staining of rat brain tissue and immunohistochemistry. Pedagogical skills including learning models, facilitating student interactions, providing effective feedback, listening and compassion, learner-centered teaching, and providing a safe and inclusive environment for learning.
Special Instructions
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Job Summary
Spring 2026 semester: Start date January 5, 2026. End date May 3, 2026.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has approximately 43 tenured/tenure-track faculty and 12 teaching faculty. We offer separate bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Neuroscience to 3,700 undergraduates and PhDs in 5 specialty graduate program areas (Behavioral Neuroscience; Behavioral, Psychiatric, and Statistical Genetics; Clinical Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; and Social Psychology). We encourage cutting edge and collaborative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries, while maintaining a firm footing in psychology and neuroscience.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Serve as a course teaching assistant for NRSC 2200 Laboratory Techniques in Neuroscience. Employee will assist with one NRSC 2200 Laboratory Techniques in Neuroscience lab section. Responsibilities include 1) reviewing course material prior to each lab, with sufficient understanding to teach students 2) teaching one section of the lab (2 labs, ~4 hours) each week; 3) all grading associated with the course, including feedback on student work 4) attending the weekly prep meeting and providing valuable input to others in the teaching team
What You Should Know
In-class time TuTh 2:35-4:25 and weekly meeting on Monday morning. Additional hours for employee determined each week. Employment expectation is 10 hours of time each week, some synchronous work with the class and the professor, other aspects completed autonomously and remotely.
What We Can Offer
$6,080 for the semester
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Experience working as a Learning Assistant or Teaching Assistant in neuroscience or related field. Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or related field
What You Will Need
Competency in research methods and wet lab skills demonstrated through completion of bachelor's degree in neuroscience or related field. Fundamental knowledge of molecular biology, to be applied to RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis and quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Fundamental knowledge of neuroanatomy to be applied to sheep brain dissections, cresyl violet staining of rat brain tissue and immunohistochemistry. Pedagogical skills including learning models, facilitating student interactions, providing effective feedback, listening and compassion, learner-centered teaching, and providing a safe and inclusive environment for learning.
Special Instructions
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
- Resume/CV
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.