| Location | Boulder, CO |
| Salary | $73,000–$77,000 Per Year |
Assistant Teaching Professor - Psychology and Neuroscience
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Assistant Teaching Professor - Psychology and Neuroscience
Requisition Number:
74365
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
01-Nov-2026
Date Posted:
27-Aug-2026
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Job Summary
Job Summary
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder (http://www.colorado.edu/psych-neuro/) invites applications for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027. The Department has a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate education. We seek instructors who are committed to inclusive and effective undergraduate teaching, and who are prepared to contribute to the department's broader educational mission. This position includes teaching 4 courses (or their equivalent) each semester. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach Biological Psychology and a variety of neuroscience courses. Applicants should have a PhD in Neuroscience or a related discipline.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Who We Are
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the world's most critical problems. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom. The college is the academic home to the university's 5 Nobel Prize winners, 5 National Medal of Science winners, 9 MacArthur "Genius Grant" fellows, 10 Pulitzer Prize winners, 51 Fulbright fellows since 2006, 21 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 10 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU Boulder is the only university in the Rocky Mountain region in the American Association of Universities, a group of the nation's leading research institutions. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has approximately 43 tenure track faculty and 14 teaching faculty. It offers separate bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Neuroscience to 3,900+ majors. The department also offers doctoral graduate programs in 5 specialty areas (Behavioral Neuroscience; Behavioral, Psychiatric, and Statistical Genetics; Clinical Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; and Social Psychology).
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
This position includes teaching 4 courses (or their equivalent) each semester that align with department priorities, departmental service, and active engagement in pedagogical initiatives within the department and across campus (e.g., https://www.colorado.edu/program/learningassistant/). Department priorities include the teaching of Biological Psychology, lower division introductory neuroscience courses, and upper division neuroscience courses dependent on experience and interests. The CU Boulder neuroscience course catalog may be found here: https://catalog.colorado.edu/undergraduate/colleges-schools/arts-sciences/programs-study/psychology-neuroscience/neuroscience-bachelor-arts-ba/#text
What We Can Offer
What We Can Offer
$73,000-$77,000 salary. A moving allowance of up to $5,000 may be available to the successful candidate. A recruitment incentive may be available in the amount of $5,000.
Benefits
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
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What We Require
What We Require
Applicants should have a PhD in Neuroscience or a related discipline.
What You Will Need
What You Will Need
A strong commitment to undergraduate education.
Special Instructions
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
During the application process you will be asked to provide contact information for three references who will be asked to provide letters of recommendation, as the search progresses.
For consideration, please apply by November 1, 2026.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
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