Adjunct Professor - Fundamental Neuroscience

Viterbo University is seeking a part‑time, one‑semester adjunct instructor to teach Fundamental Neuroscience.

This upper‑level neuroscience course is worth three credits and will be offered only during the fall semester. Class timing is flexible and can be in‑person, online, or blended.

Course Description

Fundamental Neuroscience explores central concepts of neural structure and function with an emphasis on how mammalian nervous systems receive, process, and output information. Content coverage includes neurophysiology, synaptic communication, brain development, sensation and perception, learning and memory, and more.

Requirements

Previous year teaching experience and at least 18 credits of graduate work in neuroscience, molecular, and/or cellular biology.

To Apply

Please complete the online employment application form and upload a letter of interest highlighting your experiences and area of discipline, CV/resume, and three professional references. If recommended for a position, official transcripts will be required prior to a contract being issued.

About the University

Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin. It has been rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers—including the Mississippi River—world‑class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.

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