Lecturer of Psychology- School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Position: Lecturer of Psychology- School of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Continuous Recruitment)
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Position Title:

Lecturer of Psychology
- School of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Continuous Recruitment)

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Lecturer

Job Duties:

While there may not be an immediate need for a lecturer in every area, UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) accepts applications regardless, in order to create a pool for when there may be a need. Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for future part-time or full-time lecturer opportunities, and your application will be on file as a potential candidate who could possibly fill a position if or when the need arises.

Lecturers are hired on a per-course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee being assigned the following semester. The teaching hours for a lecturer will vary with a teaching load ranging between 1-12 credits per semester.

While the announcement lists this position as on-site, partially remote and remote opportunities may be available.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

* Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

* Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

* Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction

Department:

The psychology department at UWSP consists of 12 full-time faculty members who teach at the main campus in Stevens Point, and at our branch campuses in Marshfield and Wausau. The program consists of approximately 450 psychology majors which include both online and face-to-face students. Psychology majors can either complete a Bachelor of Science in psychology or a BS in psychology with a human services concentration.

There are approximately 170 minors in both psychology and behavioral neuroscience. The UWSP psychology department values excellence in undergraduate teaching and provides students with high impact practices such as research experience and internships. For more information, visit:
Department of Psychology - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (uwsp.edu).

Required Qualifications:

* PhD, EdD, or PsyD from an accredited college or university. ABD considered.

* Experience with college level instruction

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with both face-to-face teaching and online instruction

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

This posting will close on June 30, 2026 (with a new, active posting in July). If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with UWSP, please reapply.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

* Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

* Resume/Curriculum Vitae

* Unofficial Transcripts/Official Transcripts

* Teaching evaluations

(Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)

Contact Information:

Name:
Dr. Jody Lewis, Professor and Department of Psychology Chair

Email: jody.lewis

Phone:

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

UWSP Human Resources

Email: human.resources

Phone:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your…