Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience - Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience - Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science
Clemson University: College of Science: Biological Sciences
Location: LONG HALL
Open Date: May 04, 2026
Description
The Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University invites applications for a 9-month, renewable, non-tenure-track teaching position at the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level focusing on Neuroscience, beginning January 01, 2027 or August 15, 2027. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to the implementation of the Neuroscience minor and opportunities to expand Neuroscience curricular offerings within the current B.S. in Biological Sciences degree program. Successful candidates should also demonstrate teaching effectiveness, course design and development, commitment to undergraduate mentoring, and a desire to enhance the undergraduate experience. We encourage forward-thinking applicants who will contribute innovative ideas for new curriculum and a commitment to inclusive student engagement. Applicants showing commitment to broadening participation in classroom science and the broader community are desired. Position Responsibilities: The successful candidate should be prepared to teach core and elective neuroscience courses, with flexibility to align departmental needs with their expertise. Responsibilities include: Designing and teaching courses in general, anatomical, physiological, cellular and molecular, or computational neuroscience as matches with candidate's background and training. Designing and delivering effective course content Assessing student learning and providing constructive feedback Utilizing the Canvas Learning Management System Holding regular student hours to support student success Collaborating with colleagues to continuously improve the undergraduate experience Opportunities may be available to teach in other areas, including: The online M.S. in Biological Sciences for Science Educators Summer courses (on-campus, online, or study abroad) Lecturers are expected to participate in departmental service and engage in the broader academic life of the Department. The Department supports professional development and growth through the Lecturer promotion track (Lecturer → Senior Lecturer → Principal Lecturer). Salary will be commensurate with education and experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package. About Us: The Department of Biological Sciences, housed in the College of Science, spans several disciplines, including Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology Toxicology Microbiology We are a diverse community of 57 full-time faculty (including 21 lecturers), serving over 1,900 undergraduate majors in Biological Sciences and Microbiology (South Carolina's only Undergraduate Microbiology program) and 220 graduate students, including: M.S. and Ph.D. students in Biological Sciences, Microbiology, and Toxicology Online students in the M.S. in Biological Sciences for Science Educators To learn more, please visit: Department website: https://www.clemson.edu/science/departments/biosci/ University website: https://www.clemson.edu/
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a closely related field is preferred at the time of appointment; candidates with a Masters degree in Neuroscience or a closely related field and significant classroom teaching experience will also be considered. The ideal candidates will demonstrate:
• Excellence in teaching university-level courses
• Strong science communication skills
• Scientific education outreach
• A commitment to inclusive teaching practices
Application Instructions
For full consideration, apply by September 30, 2026. Application review will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following items via Interfolio at:
https://apply.interfolio.com/185875
For full consideration, include the following documents:
- Cover letter explaining your interest in the position and the Department
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy, experience, interests, and a sample syllabus for a senior-level Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology course.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations, peer evaluations)
- Names and contact information for three professional references (References will not be contacted until the final stages of the selection process.)
Inquiries may be directed to Dr. D. Feliciano, Search Committee Chair: dfelici@clemson.edu
For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/185875
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Working at Clemson University
Clemson is a dynamic research university located in Upstate South Carolina at the center of the booming I-85 corridor between Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta, Ga. One of the nation’s most selective public research universities according to U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Clemson University is the school of choice among top students in South Carolina and is increasingly competitive for the best students in the region and the nation. More than 17,100 students select from 70 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through five academic colleges: Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences; Architecture, Arts and Humanities; Business and Behavioral Science; Engineering and Science; and Health, Education and Human Development.
Clemson’s transformation into a leading research institution — currently attracting in excess of $140 million in externally funded research and sponsored program awards per year — is based upon an academic plan that identifies eight emphasis areas in which the University has opportunities to increase education and research, to align with South Carolina’s economic development needs and to draw upon faculty strengths. Emphasis areas include automotive and transportation technology, advanced materials, biotechnology and biomedical sciences, leadership and entrepreneurship, sustainable environment, information and communication technology, family and community living, and general education.
Major economic development initiatives that have emerged from the academic plan include the Clemson International Center for Automotive Research — a 250-acre campus in Greenville, which has generated more than $225 million in public and private commitments in just four years; an advanced materials initiative at the Clemson Research Park, which includes a new LEED Silver-certified facility; and the South Carolina Health Sciences Collaborative — an initiative of the state’s three research universities and major health-care systems.
As the state’s land-grant university, Clemson reaches out to citizens, communities and businesses all over South Carolina. The Public Service Activities division includes the county-based Cooperative Extension Service, five off-campus research and education centers through the Clemson University Experiment Station and critical regulatory responsibilities for plant and animal health.
The University boasts a 1,400-acre campus on the shores of Lake Hartwell within view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Surrounding the campus are 18,000 acres of University farms and woodlands devoted to research. A warm campus environment, great weather and recreational activities offered by proximity to both the natural surroundings and large cities are part of the Clemson Experience.
Points of interest at Clemson include the following:
The Clemson Conference Center and Inn is a state-of-the-art facility for symposia, meetings, seminars and special events. The complex includes the Madren Continuing Education and Conference Center, the Walker Golf Course and the Martin Inn.
The South Carolina Botanical Garden, a 295-acre public garden, features several thousand varieties of ornamental plants and a unique collection of nature-based sculptures.
The Robert Howell Brooks Center for the Performing Arts brings an exciting array of concert, theater, dance, comedy and other live performances to the community.
The Robert Campbell Geology Museum at the Botanical Garden displays meteorites, minerals, dinosaur fossils and the largest faceted-stone collection in the Southeast.
The T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena is a showplace for livestock activities in the state and has hosted horse and livestock shows, rodeos, sales, 4-H activities, educational programs, and industrial and agricultural exhibitions.
Fort Hill, the home of John C. Calhoun and later of his son-in-law, University founder Thomas Green Clemson, is a registered National Historic Landmark located in the center of campus.
The Class of 1944 Visitors Center is the front door to Clemson — a friendly place to get tours, information, assistance and an introduction to this beautiful, historic university and community.
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