Lecturer in Psychology

Lecturer in Psychology

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Posting Number: F2582P

Working Title:

Lecturer in Psychology

Department:
Franklin-Psychology

About the University of Georgia:
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (
https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

About the College/Unit/Department:
The Department of Psychology has approximately 45 faculty members, 90 doctoral students, and 2100 undergraduate Psychology majors. Successful applicants will join a nationally prominent and productive faculty and department that is dedicated to supporting faculty teaching and research, and student learning.

Special Instructions:
Candidates should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy and teaching interests. Candidates will be asked to provide the names and email for three references. All applications received by December 30, 2025 will receive full consideration. Review will continue until these positions are filled. For questions about the position, contact search committee co‑chairs Allison Howard (
amhoward
) or Tori Vratanina‑Smoot (
tlvrat
).

Classification:
Lecturer

Title:

Lecturer

FLSA:
Faculty

Rank:
Lecturer

Contract Type:
Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status:
Non‑Tenure Track

A Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field is required.

The Department of Psychology at the University of Georgia (
www.uga.edu/psychology
) is seeking to fill a Lecturer position beginning Fall 2026. This position is a nine‑month position that is renewable and promo table within the Lecturer track  successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of core undergraduate courses within our psychology major requirements.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

Candidates with expertise in quantitative methods (e.g., undergraduate research methods and statistics) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Is this a Position of Trust? No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P‑Card? No
Is having a P‑Card an essential function of this position? No
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities, if applicable.

The primary responsibilities of the Lecturer include teaching a variety of core undergraduate courses within the psychology major and participating in departmental service as required.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents:

• None

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color,…