Lecturer in Psychology

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• Posting Number: F2582P
• Working Title:
  
  Lecturer in Psychology
• Department:
  Franklin-Psychology
• Posting Type:
  External
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Benefits Eligible
• Contract Type:
  Academic (9 mo.)
• Tenure Status:
  Non‑Tenure Track
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  08/01/2026
• Job Posting Date: 11/21/2025

Athens Area, Athens, Georgia.

The Department of Psychology at the University of Georgia () is seeking to fill a Lecturer position beginning Fall 2026. The 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.

• Teach core undergraduate psychology courses as part of the psychology major curriculum.
• Develop and deliver course materials, assignments, and assessments in compliance with UGA policies.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of research and scholarship in psychology to inform teaching.
• Provide academic support to students through office hours, feedback, and mentorship.

• A Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field is required.
• Experience and success in teaching undergraduate psychology courses is preferred.
• Strong background in quantitative methods such as undergraduate research methods and statistics is strongly encouraged.

• Expertise in quantitative methods (e.g., undergraduate research methods and statistics) is strongly encouraged.

Applicants 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 addresses 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).

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