[visionlist] [Jobs] Neuroscience Lecturer positions at Barnard College

[Alex White]

Attention colleagues:

The department of Neuroscience & Behavior at Barnard College is accepting
applications for two Lecturer positions.

*Application link*:
https://barnard.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Faculty/job/New-York-City-NY/Lecturer-of-Neuroscience-and-Behavior_JR5258


Barnard is a premier liberal arts undergraduate college for women in New
York City and is affiliated with Columbia University. The Department of
Neuroscience & Behavior at Barnard College seeks two full-time Lecturers to
begin July 1, 2026. During Summer 2026 the Department will move into the
newly renovated Roy and Diana Vagelos Science Center.


*Job Description:*

The Lecturer teaching load at Barnard is six courses per year. Teaching
expectations will include core laboratory courses in the Neuroscience &
Behavior major, Statistics and/or Research Methods in Neuroscience, and at
least one upper-level lecture or seminar designed by the candidate.
Responsibilities also include advising undergraduates in the Neuroscience &
Behavior major and contributing to departmental and college-level service
as appropriate for the candidate’s rank.

We seek candidates whose focus and expertise complement the current faculty
https://neuroscience.barnard.edu/people. We remain open to hiring someone
whose expertise is at any level of analysis from molecules to circuits to
human cognition. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching
will contribute to Barnard’s diverse curriculum and who will actively
support students from historically underrepresented groups in science.

The Lecturer position includes health and other benefits, and opportunities
for continued scholarly development. Lecturer positions include the
opportunity for review and renewal at the third year and promotion at the
seventh year of service (to Senior Lecturer).


*Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements*

   - Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, or a related discipline at
   the time of appointment
   - Demonstrated excellence in teaching neuroscience at the undergraduate
   level
   - Experience advising and mentoring undergraduates
   - Commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff
   from diverse backgrounds
   - Capacity to contribute to departmental service and curricular
   development

*Application Requirements*
Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered.
Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

   -

   Curriculum Vitae   (maximum file size: 5 MB)
   -

   A single PDF file (maximum file size: 30 MB) containing:
   -

      A cover letter specifying the position, summarizing interest and
      preparation, and a discussion of the upper levels courses the applicant
      could teach (existing or new)
      -

      Statement of teaching and mentorship outlining courses taught,
      mentorship experience, and teaching philosophy


Only semi-finalists will be asked to identify at least three references.
Referees will receive an email notification to upload confidential letters
of recommendation within one week of receipt of the email.

Review of applications will begin on approximately 11-20-2025 and continue
until the position is filled.


For questions or further information please contact Search Chair Kevin Bath
at neurosearch at barnard.edu.

*Salary*: $88,000 - $94,000

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not
discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status,
national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status,
age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified candidates
of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all
levels.

Please spread the word!
Thanks,
Alex White




*Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Neuroscience & BehaviorBarnard College,
Columbia University https://visionlab.neuroscience.barnard.edu
<https://visionlab.neuroscience.barnard.edu> *
*(212) 853-0743 *
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