Adjunct Faculty - Neuropsychology & Psychology

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The Psychology / Neuropsychology Program at the University of New Hampshire (Manchester campus) invites applications for an adjunct faculty member to teach undergraduate courses in behavioral neuroscience/psychobiology. Depending on program needs and the candidate’s area of expertise, teaching assignments may include a lower-level course in Psychobiology/Behavioral Neuroscience and/or upper-level courses such as Brain & Behavior or Neurobiology of Mood Disorders. Courses examine the biological bases of behavior and mental processes and are designed for undergraduate Psychology and Neuropsychology students.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Adjunct Teaching, part time employment

Requirements:

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, or a closely related field.
• Graduate-level coursework, research experience, professional experience, or other demonstrated expertise in behavioral neuroscience, biological psychology, neuroscience, or a closely related area.
• Ability to effectively communicate biological and psychological concepts to undergraduate students.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the biological bases of behavior and mental processes.
• Knowledge of foundational concepts in behavioral neuroscience, including brain structure and function, neural communication, and relationships between biological processes and behavior.
• Ability to integrate psychological and biological perspectives in the study of behavior.
• Ability to communicate complex neuroscience concepts clearly to undergraduate students with varying levels of prior preparation.
• Ability to develop and assess student learning through appropriate assignments, activities, and examinations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Ability to use instructional technologies and learning-management systems effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and program leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree or doctoral-level training in Psychology, Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, or a closely related field.
• Previous college-level teaching experience.
• Experience teaching behavioral neuroscience, biological psychology, psychobiology, brain and behavior, neuropsychology, or related courses.
• Research, clinical, or professional experience related to behavioral neuroscience.
• For upper-level courses, expertise in areas such as affective neuroscience, psychopathology, neurobiology of mood disorders, psychopharmacology, or related areas.

 

Applicant Instructions: 

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents - additional documents can be added to the Application Questions section of the application)

 

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Compensation Pay Range:

$4,200-$4,830

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Manchester

Salary Grade:

Period Activity