Assistant Professor of Teaching in Neuroscience in the UCLA Department of Psychology and Undergradua

Position Overview Position title: Assistant Professor of Teaching Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 1. The salary range for this position is $84,100-$108,900. "Off-scale salaries", i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Application Window Open date: September 24, 2026 Next review date: Monday, Nov 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Monday, Nov 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position Description The UCLA Department of Psychology and the UCLA Undergraduate Neuroscience Interdepartmental Program invite applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Teaching who will develop and teach courses in Behavioral, Cellular, and Molecular Neuroscience. The faculty member hired from this search will have a 50% appointment in the Department of Psychology and a 50% appointment with the Undergraduate Neuroscience Interdepartmental Program, with the Department of Psychology serving as the primary department. We seek applicants with experience employing innovative methods in the classroom and in teaching laboratory and upper-division lecture courses. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to engage in scholarly activities (e.g., contribute to research on pedagogy or contribute to research in another area with the support of undergraduate students; develop, evaluate, and disseminate innovative teaching approaches). The Assistant Professor of Teaching position is a full-time faculty position with potential security of employment akin to tenure. Those in the Professor of Teaching series are Academic Senate faculty members whose expertise and responsibilities center on undergraduate education and scholarly analysis/improvement of teaching methods. Faculty in the Professor of Teaching series are evaluated on their (1) teaching excellence, (2) professional and/or scholarly achievement and activity, and (3) university and public service. Potential applicants who have questions about the position can contact Profs. Barbara Knowlton or Stephanie White, search committee co-chairs, at View email address on click.appcast.io. The UCLA Department of Psychology and the UCLA Undergraduate Neuroscience Interdepartmental Program are located within the Division of Life Sciences, which is part of the College of Letters and Science. The search is geared toward candidates who share our belief that, as professors at a leading public university, we strive for inclusive excellence in teaching, service, research, and engagement with our academic community. We are eager to welcome an outstanding scholar and mentor who will create opportunities that will deepen and enrich understanding of psychological principles and perspectives for our students, while also contributing to the collaborative and supportive environment that characterizes our department and program. We are also interested in applicants who will advance UCLA's mission. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field. The degree must be finalized by January 1, 2027. This is an Assistant Professor of Teaching position; please do not apply if you are an Associate Professor or higher (or if you are undergoing review for tenure at your university, or anticipate a tenure review during our application process) as your application will not be considered. Applicants should demonstrate a record of teaching excellence in courses relevant to Behavioral, Cellular, and Molecular Neuroscience and the potential to contribute to the mentoring and service missions of the department, program, and university, particularly in regard to improving the quality of instruction. Applicants with experience mentoring and teaching students from groups affected by disparities in educational access are strongly encouraged to apply. We seek applications from individuals with a demonstrated commitment to ensuring equal access to the benefits of their teaching and supporting the full participation of all students through consideration and appreciation of differences. The successful candidate will help foster authentic engagement and belonging within our diverse community. UCLA has scaled multiple initiatives such as Rising to the Challenge, Hispanic-Serving Institution initiative, and Native American/Pacific Islander Bruins Rising to promote inclusive excellence. UCLA is home to a diverse student body of approximately 47,000 undergraduate and graduate students and is ranked among the top national universities for social mobility. UCLA has programs to assist in partner employment, child care, schooling, and other family concerns. For additional information, visit the UCLA Academic Affairs and Personnel Office website or the UC Office of the President's website. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 1. The salary range for this position is $84,100-$108,900. "Off-scale salaries", i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Qualifications Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field. The degree must be finalized by January 1, 2027. Application Requirements Document Requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service. Statement of teaching philosophy Statement on vision for scholarly activities Teaching portfolio that includes syllabi, evaluations, and instructional materials used in courses previously taught Reference Requirements 3 required (contact information only) Include contact information for three recommenders. Letters of recommendation will be requested at a later date from applicants who progress to a later stage of review. Help contact: View email address on click.appcast.io About UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties APM - 035: Affluent Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Job location Los Angeles, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)