Lecturer - Psychology

Teachpsych; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University’s Department of Psychological Sciences invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Lecturer position to begin Fall 2027. The Lecturer will teach four undergraduate courses per semester and contribute to student success through high-quality, innovative, and engaging instruction.

Course delivery includes both face-to-face and online formats with opportunities to teach across areas such as Research Methods and Statistics, General, Personality, Developmental Psychology, and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology by start date.
• Experience teaching as instructor of record or teaching assistant (including graduate teaching).

Responsibilities

• Teach four undergraduate courses per semester.
• Deliver instruction in both face-to-face and online formats.
• Teach across areas such as Research Methods & Statistics, General, Personality, Developmental, and Physiological Psychology; additional courses may be assigned.

Education

PhD in Psychology

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Video recording tools

Presentation software

Job description

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:

• 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.