Assistant Professor of Teaching in Neuroscience in the UCLA Department of Psychology and Undergraduate Neuroscience Interdepartmental Program

Position title: Assistant Professor of Teaching Salary range: $84,100-$108,900 Open date: September 24, 2026 Final date: Monday, Nov 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position description: The UCLA Department of Psychology and the UCLA Undergraduate Neuroscience Interdepartmental Program invite applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Teaching who will develop and teach courses in Behavioral, Cellular, and Molecular Neuroscience. The faculty member hired from this search will have a 50% appointment in the Department of Psychology and a 50% appointment with the Undergraduate Neuroscience Interdepartmental Program, with the Department of Psychology serving as the primary department. We seek applicants with experience employing innovative methods in the classroom and in teaching laboratory and upper-division lecture courses. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to engage in scholarly activities (e.g., contribute to research on pedagogy or contribute to research in another area with the support of undergraduate students; develop, evaluate, and disseminate innovative teaching approaches). The Assistant Professor of Teaching position is a full-time faculty position with potential security of employment akin to tenure. Those in the Professor of Teaching series are Academic Senate faculty members whose expertise and responsibilities center on undergraduate education and scholarly analysis/improvement of teaching methods. Faculty in the Professor of Teaching series are evaluated on their (1) teaching excellence, (2) professional and/or scholarly achievement and activity, and (3) university and public service. Potential applicants who have questions about the position can contact Profs. Barbara Knowlton or Stephanie White, search committee co-chairs, at SearchCommittee@psych.ucla.edu. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field. The degree must be finalized by January 1, 2027. This is an Assistant Professor of Teaching position; please do not apply if you are an Associate Professor or higher. Applicants should demonstrate a record of teaching excellence in courses relevant to Behavioral, Cellular, and Molecular Neuroscience and the potential to contribute to the mentoring and service missions of the department, program, and university, particularly in regard to improving the quality of instruction. Applicants with experience mentoring and teaching students from groups affected by disparities in educational access are strongly encouraged to apply. Application requirements: Curriculum Vitae; Cover Letter; Reference check authorization release form; UCLA Mission Statement; Statement of teaching philosophy; Statement on vision for scholarly activities; Teaching portfolio that includes syllabi, evaluations, and instructional materials used in courses previously taught. Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only). Job location: Los Angeles, CA