Posted: Oct 20, 2026
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Lecturer of Psychology

Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX
Application Deadline: Nov 18, 2026

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 include face-to-face and online classes in areas such as Research Methods, Statistics, Clinical/Counseling Psychology (teaching Abnormal and/or Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology), and General Psychology. Additional courses may be assigned based on the instructional needs of the department.

Required Qualifications

  1. Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or a related field, by the start date.
  2. 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: 

  1. Doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program. 
  2. Experience teaching courses in clinical/counseling psychology, research methods for psychology, statistics, and general/introductory psychology. 
  3. Evidence of effective face-to-face and/or online teaching in areas relevant to the position.  
  4. Training in teaching pedagogy. 
  5. Experience using learning management systems, virtual presentation software, and video recording tools.
  6. Experience working with dynamic student populations. 
  7. Demonstrated engagement with the profession.

Applicants are required to submit the following: 

  1. Curriculum Vitae.
  2. Cover Letter specifying how the required and preferred qualifications are met. 
  3. Statement of teaching philosophy. 
  4. Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching, demonstrated through such means as student evaluations, peer evaluations, teaching materials, student learning outcomes, and/or other appropriate measures. 
  5. Contact information for three professional references.