Junior Tutorial Instructors in Psychology

Junior Tutorial Instructors in Psychology

Title:

Junior Tutorial Instructors in Psychology
School:
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area:
Psychology at Harvard University

The Department of Psychology is hiring instructors to teach junior tutorial (PSY 980) seminars during the 2026–27 academic year. These positions are open to PhD‑level instructors with prior teaching experience, including graduate student instructor or teaching assistant roles. Openings will be for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027; instructors typically teach one tutorial per year.

Junior tutorials are limited‑enrollment undergraduate seminars focused on specialized themes in psychology. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach empirically‑based, advanced seminars in social psychology, psychopathology/clinical science, or developmental psychology. Seminars emphasize reading and discussing primary research literature to develop a scientific mindset, critical analysis, and engagement with research as an iterative process. The seminars target advanced psychology students who have completed prior coursework and understand research methods.

Instructors will join a community of scholars committed to excellence in undergraduate education and receive intensive pedagogical and course‑development mentorship through the Department and Harvard’s Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning. These positions provide opportunities to develop teaching skills and implement innovative course ideas.
Applications will begin February 2, 2026.

Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Psychology or a closely related field (e.g., Cognitive Science, Statistics, EdD in Human Development) by the expected start date.

We seek candidates with a strong background in research and teaching and a commitment to equitable and inclusive instruction.

Katherine Powers, PhD
Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Psychology
Harvard University
220 William James Hall, 33 Kirkland Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

$13,150 per section (exact rate will follow HGSU‑UAW contract guidelines).

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination and seeks talent from all backgrounds. Our policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, and other protected characteristics. All community members are encouraged to participate fully in campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your availability for teaching next year:
  • available Fall 2026
  • available Spring 2027
  • available either semester, Fall 2026 preferred
  • available either semester, Spring 2027 preferred
  • available either semester, no preference
• Please indicate the area in which you feel most comfortable teaching undergraduate courses (must choose one):
  • Social Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Science/Abnormal Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology/Behaviorial Psychology/Neuroscience
  • Statistics/Research Methods