What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teaching Professor - Psychology and Neuroscience position at University of Colorado?
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The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder (http://www.colorado.edu/psych-neuro/) invites applications for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027. The Department has a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate education. We seek instructors who are committed to inclusive and effective undergraduate teaching, and who are prepared to contribute to the department's broader educational mission. This position includes teaching 4 courses (or their equivalent) each semester. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach Biological Psychology and a variety of neuroscience courses. Applicants should have a PhD in Neuroscience or a related discipline.
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the world's most critical problems. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom. The college is the academic home to the university's 5 Nobel Prize winners, 5 National Medal of Science winners, 9 MacArthur "Genius Grant" fellows, 10 Pulitzer Prize winners, 51 Fulbright fellows since 2006, 21 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 10 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU Boulder is the only university in the Rocky Mountain region in the American Association of Universities, a group of the nation's leading research institutions. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has approximately 43 tenure track faculty and 14 teaching faculty. It offers separate bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Neuroscience to 3,900 majors. The department also offers doctoral graduate programs in 5 specialty areas (Behavioral Neuroscience; Behavioral, Psychiatric, and Statistical Genetics; Clinical Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; and Social Psychology).
This position includes teaching 4 courses (or their equivalent) each semester that align with department priorities, departmental service, and active engagement in pedagogical initiatives within the department and across campus (e.g., https://www.colorado.edu/program/learningassistant/). Department priorities include the teaching of Biological Psychology, lower division introductory neuroscience courses, and upper division neuroscience courses dependent on experience and interests. The CU Boulder neuroscience course catalog may be found here: https://catalog.colorado.edu/undergraduate/colleges-schools/arts-sciences/programs-study/psychology-neuroscience/neuroscience-bachelor-arts-ba/#text
$73,000-$77,000 salary. A moving allowance of up to $5,000 may be available to the successful candidate. A recruitment incentive may be available to the successful applicant within department and division guidelines.
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. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
Applicants should have a PhD in Neuroscience or a related discipline.
A strong commitment to undergraduate education.
- Cover Letter, which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement that includes your pedagogical philosophy and best practices
- Audio or Video Recording of teaching (5 -10 minutes). The recording does not have to be from an actual class and may be recorded without students present.
- Sample Course Syllabus
- Summative Assignment Example 1
- Summative Assignment Example 2
- Summary of anonymous student Teaching/Course Evaluations
Salary : $73,000 - $77,000