Lecturer -- Psychology
The Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Lecturer position to begin Fall 2027. This position is eligible for continuing appointment and promotion. Salary is commensurate with that of tenure-track faculty.
The Lecturer will teach four undergraduate courses per semester and contribute to student success through high-quality, innovative, and engaging instruction. Teaching responsibilities will encompass both face-to-face and online courses, with opportunities to teach across a range of areas, including Research Methods and Statistics; General, Personality, and Developmental Psychology; and/or Physiological Psychology. Additional courses may be assigned based on the instructional needs of the department.
Required Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in any area of Psychology by the start date.
- Experience teaching as instructor of record or as a teaching assistant (including teaching experience as a graduate student).
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Experience teaching a broad range of courses, including research methods for psychology, statistics, physiological psychology, and general/introductory psychology.
- Evidence of effective face-to-face and/or online teaching in areas relevant to the position.
- Training in teaching pedagogy.
- Experience using learning management systems, virtual presentation software, and video recording tools.
- Experience working with dynamic student populations.
- Demonstrated engagement with the profession.
Applicants are required to submit the following:
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Cover Letter specifying how the required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Statement of teaching philosophy.
- Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching, demonstrated through such means as student evaluations, peer evaluations, teaching materials, student learning outcomes, and/or other appropriate measures.
- Contact information for three professional references.
