2025-26 Lecturer Pool Ad - Cognitive Sciences

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate educators for the Lecturer Pool in Cognitive Sciences for the 2025-26 academic year. This role offers the opportunity to teach a variety of undergraduate courses, focusing on research methods, experimental psychology, and statistical analysis. Ideal candidates will possess a Ph.D. in a related field and demonstrate effective teaching experience. Join a dynamic academic environment where your contributions can significantly impact students' learning experiences. This position promises a rewarding teaching journey while fostering inclusive excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Cognitive Sciences, Psychology, or related field.
• Relevant teaching experience at the college level is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in cognitive science areas.
• Develop a compelling teaching portfolio for diverse audiences.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Research Methods

Statistical Analysis

Experimental Design

Education

Ph.D. in Cognitive Sciences

Ph.D. in Psychology

Tools

R

JASP

Job description

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Position Overview

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $68-247-79,119. See the Unit 18 Lecturer Titles-Salary Table-Pre-Six Scale which sets the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment.

Application Window

Open date: February 14, 2025

Most recent review date: Monday, Apr 28, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Department of Cognitive Sciences at UCI anticipates the need for Unit 18 lecturers to teach undergraduate courses in the various areas of cognitive science during the 2025-26 academic year.

Areas Of Need Include

• psych research methods/lab: topics covered include research methods – observational, survey, correlational, quasi-experimental, and experimental – and tools – for searching the literature, reading and understanding of primary research publications, and drawing inferences from data.
• experimental psychology/lab: topics covered include the experimental method, A/B testing, a practical introduction to experimental design with a focus on understanding confounding and other threats to validity, and use of R or JASP for basic statistical analysis.
• probability and inference: topics covered include the fundamentals of statistical models emphasizing linear model, again with a focus on conceptual understanding and model specification.
  
  

For a list of courses offered by the department, see: https://catalogue.uci.edu/schoolofsocialsciences/departmentofcognitivesciences/#courseinventory

A compelling teaching portfolio, as well as a clear vision for teaching to a diverse audience at the university level is highly desired. Salary is commensurate with teaching experience. Appointments are contingent on available funding.

Department: https://www.cogsci.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Ph.D. in Cognitive Sciences, Psychology, or a related field
• Relevant and effective teaching experience at the college level.
  
  

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter - Specify the types of courses (e.g., laboratory/research methods, programming, statistics) or areas of cognitive science that you have taught, that you are interested in teaching, and include your relevant background experience.
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement .
• Teaching Evaluations or Evidence of Teaching Impact - Teaching evaluations including statistical analysis OR other evidence of teaching impact.
• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence . See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement .
• Misc/Additional - Please upload any additional items that you feel are relevant to your application and that have not been addressed in the other required documents. (Optional)
  
  

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)
  
  

Please provide contact information only for a minimum of 3 references. Referee letters will be requested if you are considered for a position.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09461

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .
  
  

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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