Lecturer, Psychological Sciences
Listed on 2026-10-12
-
Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, College Lecturer, Education Administration
The Department of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University invites applications for a non-tenure track position as a Lecturerbeginning fall semester, August 16, 2027. The position may berenewed annually contingent on performance, funding, and department need.
Review of applications will begin January 6, 2027 and will continue until a candidate is selected. Please visit our webpage to learnmore about the Department of Psychological Sciences:
https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
Questions regarding this position should be addressed to the searchchair, Dr. Robert Gordon, at rdg
0014.
Auburn University is one of the nation’s premier public land-grantinstitutions and is recognized as a “Very High Research Activity(R1) institution” under the Carnegie Classification system. Auburnmaintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral degrees in agriculture and engineering,the professions, and the arts and sciences. Its 2024 enrollment of34,145 students includes 25,204 undergraduates and 8,941 graduate and professional students.
Organized into twelve academic colleges and schools, Auburn’s 1,443 faculty members offer more than 200educational programs. The University is nationally recognized forits commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus.
Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one ofthe “best small towns in America,” with moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridorbetween Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined
Auburn-Opelika
- Columbus area has a population of over 500,000,with excellent public schools and regional medical centers.
Only candidates who have uploaded all the required documents will be considered. Additional materials may be requested at alater stage in the selection process.
ResponsibilitiesSuccessful candidates will teach four in-person courses per semester during the 9-month academic term, contributingsignificantly to undergraduate education. Courses that may betaught include Introduction to Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience,Psychology of Learning, Cognitive Psychology, and otherundergraduate courses based on the candidate’s qualifications and department teaching needs.
QualificationsPh.D. in psychology or related discipline at the time of employment begins. Evidence of excellent teaching in undergraduate psychologycourses is required.
Applicants should attach a cover letter; curriculum vitae;statement of teaching interests; at least three student evaluations; and transcripts. All documents must be combined into asingle PDF file. Additionally, provide contact information forthree professional references.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThe candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the timethe appointment is scheduled to begin and continuing workinglegally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.
Contract TypeAnnual Appointment
Why Work at Auburn?- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits,educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).