Lecturer in Psychology & Brain Sciences — Teaching-Focused

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in Atlanta, GA invites applications for a full‑time Lecturer position starting Summer 2027. This non‑tenure track role emphasizes teaching excellence, mentoring students, and ongoing professional development for the college of Psychology and Brain Sciences.

The successful candidate will teach lower‑division psychology courses, help design curricula, and supervise teaching assistants while contributing to student success across modalities.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: A Graduate degree.
• A PhD in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Evidence of effective teaching strategies that support learning in traditional and online modalities.
• Proven record of mentoring, advising, or developing others in academic or professional contexts.
• Interest in innovative undergraduate instruction and high‑impact teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Teaching, especially in lower‑division courses such as General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology/Psychopathology, and Personality Theory.
• Course and curriculum development.
• Supervision and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
• Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Graduate degree

Education

Graduate degree

PhD in Psychology

Job description

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in Atlanta, GA invites applications for a full‑time Lecturer position starting Summer 2027. This non‑tenure track role emphasizes teaching excellence, mentoring students, and ongoing professional development for the college of Psychology and Brain Sciences.

The successful candidate will teach lower‑division psychology courses, help design curricula, and supervise teaching assistants while contributing to student success across modalities.