Lecturer - Psychology (Pool)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 1,653,000 - 1,929,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs seeks a part-time Lecturer in Psychology to join the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences. The position involves teaching multiple psychology courses in person, online, or hybrid, with courses selected based on department need.

A master's degree or a doctoral degree in psychology (PhD/PsyD) is required, with specialization in clinical or related psychology areas. Prior undergraduate/graduate teaching is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD or PsyD in Psychology.
• Specialization in psychology appropriate to the courses.
• Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned psychology courses in the approved modality (in-person, online, or hybrid).
• Develop and maintain course syllabi to department and university standards.
• Utilize Canvas for content, assignments, communication, and grading.
• Ensure instructional materials meet accessibility guidelines.
• Assess student performance and submit grades by deadlines.
• Communicate student concerns to the program director or department chair.
• Complete required trainings as determined by the department.

Skills

Teaching

Course planning

Student assessment

Education

Master's degree or PhD or PsyD in Psychology

Specialization in psychology

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Lecturer – Psychology

Psychology, College of Letters, Arts & Sciences

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsorwork visas or permanent resident applications for thisposition.

Who We Are

The University of Colorado ColoradoSprings (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that pridesitself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement.We are actively seeking Lecturers to join our team! UCCS iscommitted to academic excellence, professional development, andfostering an environment that supports innovation and studentsuccess.

About the Psychology Department

The Psychology Department at the University of Colorado ColoradoSprings is committed to providing psychology related education,research, and outreach that address the needs of the people ofColorado, the nation, and the world. The department offersundergraduate instruction in the methodology and core knowledge ofacademic psychology and prepares graduate students in the generalprinciples and concepts of psychology, with specialized training inclinical psychology. Additional information on the specificprograms and courses offered please visit https://psychology.uccs.edu.

Job Description

The College of Letters, Arts, and Science (LAS) at the Universityof Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain apool of Lecturers in Psychology from which future appointments totemporary, non-tenure track positions will be made. Appointmentsare part-time (less than 50% time) and will be madesemester-by-semester. The position is responsible for teachingvarious courses for Psychology; however, exact courses taught willdepend on need at the time of hire. The courses may be in person,online or hybrid.

***Please note that we will contact qualified individuals asneeded to teach classes. This posting is to create a pool ofapplicants, should a need arise within thedepartment.***

Salary/Pay Range:

$1,300 per credit hour. Compensation willbe commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This positionhas been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions ofthe Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Work Location:

Determined by course modality: in-person,online, or hybrid. Remote teaching opportunities may be availableunder certain conditions.

Benefits Information

• Because this appointment is temporary in nature, you will not beeligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided tofaculty under the standard University of Colorado benefitsprograms.
• You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave,medical, or retirement benefits.
• However, you are eligible toaccrue sick leave at 0.034 hours of sick leave per hourworked.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but arenot limited to:

• Teach assigned psychology courses in the approved modality andschedule
• Develop and maintain course syllabi consistent with departmentaland university standards
• Utilize Canvas for course content, assignments, communication,and grading
• Ensure instructional materials meet accessibility and universityguidelines
• Assess student performance and submit grades by establisheddeadlines
• Communicate student concerns or issues to the appropriate programdirector or department chair
• Complete required trainings as determined by the department,college, or university

Qualifications :

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time ofhire.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a master's degree or PhD or PsyD inPsychology and possess an area of specialization appropriate to thecourse(s) being taught. Examples of recognized areas ofspecialization include, but are not limited to: ClinicalPsychology, Trauma Psychology, Geropsychology, DevelopmentalPsychology, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, BehavioralPsychology, Health Psychology, Neuropsychology, and PersonalityPsychology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Psychologist for clinical courses.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduatelevels.