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Senior Lecturer
The Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience at Vanderbilt University invites applications 
for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the Senior Lecturer rank to contribute to 
undergraduate teaching, advising and mentoring in the Neuroscience program starting in 
the 2027 fall semester. The successful candidate will teach foundational courses in 
Vanderbilt’s research-based undergraduate BS degree major in Neuroscience. The Program 
is expanding its curriculum in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience to include 
neuroimmunology and neurogenetics, as well as additional areas of interest in molecular 
neuroscience. The successful candidate will also contribute to the teaching of Introductory 
Neuroscience and play a key role in Neuroscience student major advising. This position will 
also support the Arts & Science Core curriculum, with the opportunity to teach in the firstyear Core or develop an Exploratory Core course.
With 300+ majors, the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience is one of the largest 
majors in the College of Arts & Science and requires all students to complete laboratory 
research preparing students for careers in medicine and biomedical research.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Douglas McMahon 
(douglas.g.mcmahon@vanderbilt.edu).
Position: Senior Lecturer
Organization: Vanderbilt University
Location: Nashville,  TN 
United States
Salary:
Posting Start Date: 9/18/2026
Date Posted: 9/18/2026
Requirements Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related discipline (awarded no later 
than January 1, 2027).
Status: This listing expires on: 12/17/2026
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Nashville,  TN 37235
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