Visiting Assistant Professor, Neuroscience

Visiting Faculty Position in Neuroscience

The Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program at Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor position in Neuroscience for the academic year beginning Fall 2026. This is a three-year, multi-year appointment with responsibilities in teaching.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Introductory Neuroscience with laboratory and intermediate- and upper-level courses in the candidate’s subspecialty that contribute to the current Neuroscience curriculum, in consultation with the Program Director
• Teach an average of nine contact hours per semester
• Contribute to the continued development of the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program 

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a closely related field by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level
• Commitment to undergraduate education and to teaching a diverse student body

Salary: $68,989. 

Skidmore College offers a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits plans provide choice and flexibility to support our employees' needs and those of their families.
Benefits information: www.skidmore.edu/benefits

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 200United.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the Form I-9 and verification of identity and work authorization as required by federal law.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter
• A statement of teaching philosophy that also describes teaching experience and proposed courses
• A curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin three weeks after the position is posted and will continue until the position is filled.

Apply online: www.skidmore.edu/hr

Questions: Questions concerning the search should be directed to Professor Bernard Possidente, Program Director (bposside@skidmore.edu). 

About Skidmore College:

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. Skidmore’s faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2500 talented undergraduates. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic violence victim status, genetic information, prior arrest or conviction record, or any other category protected by law.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.

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