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The Department of Neuroscience at Lake Forest College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach an upper-level neuroscience elective in Fall 2026. Ability to teach pharmacology preferred, but an elective course in the candidate’s area of expertise could substitute. The instructor will work in person as the instructor of record to teach a single lecture section one or two evenings per week, depending on candidate preference. The course has an enrollment cap of 24. This position is an attractive opportunity for postdocs or advanced graduate students to gain teaching experience. A Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field is preferred, but a completed master's degree or equivalent (ABD, for example) is required.

In a single PDF, please send electronically a cover letter that describes your motivation for teaching at Lake Forest College, your curriculum vitae, and a list of references to Dr. D. Blaine Moore, Professor and Chair of Neuroscience (bmoore@lakeforest.edu).  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The salary offered for this position is $6,120 and our benefits for part time employees can be found at Benefits Overview for Part Time Employees 

Lake Forest College is a highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore that enrolls approximately 1,800 students from more than 40 states and 100 countries. Lake Forest is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with approximately 40% of the student body comprised of domestic students of color and international students. The majority of our STEM pool is female and also includes a significant number of first generation and traditionally underrepresented students. The college embraces diversity and encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.