Regular Lecturer, Non-Tenure-Track, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

Baylor University:
Office of the Provost:
Arts and Sciences:
Arts and Sciences - Sciences:
Psychology and Neuroscience Location

Waco, TX

Jul 01, 2026

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, in the College of Arts & Sciences, at Baylor University invites applications for two full-time lecturer faculty positions beginning in August 2027. We seek collaborative educators with strong commitment to teaching excellence within psychology or neuroscience courses at the undergraduate level. We especially welcome applications from those who could serve as an instructor in two or more of the following courses: abnormal psychology, cognition, human development, introduction to neuroscience, introduction to psychology, learning and behavior, neuroscience research methods, and sensation and perception.

This appointment is a renewable 9-month full-time, benefits-eligible, teaching-focused position with a 6-year promotion path to Senior Lecturer for successful candidates and a 12-year promotion path to Teaching Professor for highly successful candidates (see: Policy on Full-Time Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, and Teaching Professors at Baylor University).
Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.

Doctoral degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field is required by the time of appointment. We prefer candidates with experience in undergraduate instruction as teacher of record and who can contribute to teaching courses of need within the department.

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted through Interfolio by 10/01/2026
. Please submit the following materials: (a) cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) religious affiliation form (RAF) completed through Interfolio, (d) teaching statement that describes your teaching experience, courses you are interested teaching, your interest in a teaching-focused career path, and how you seek to foster student success within classes, (e) transcript of highest degree earned or, if the doctorate is in progress, transcript of completed doctoral hours (copy of unofficial transcript is acceptable for the application phase), and (f) document that includes the names and contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation.

If you have experience in undergraduate instruction as teacher of record, please submit copies of (g) syllabi and (h) student evaluations.

Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Thomas Fergus, Search Committee Chair, at .

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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