Part-Time Lecturer(s) Pool in Psychology

California State University, Stanislaus; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 44,640 - 66,960; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Salary based on qualifications and experience

Job summary

A public university in California seeks a part-time lecturer in Psychology to join its teaching pool. The position requires a Master's degree and offers opportunities to teach various courses on-site or online. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience and knowledge in psychology areas. This is a temporary position subject to funding availability with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or closely related field.
• Teaching experience as an instructor or teaching assistant.
• Training certificates/coursework for online or in-person teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach a combination of courses in Psychology.
• Develop course materials and assess student work.
• Ensure course adaptations meet diverse student needs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Psychological theory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Ph.D. in psychology (preferred)

Job description

Part-Time Lecturer(s) Pool in Psychology

Apply now Job no: 549496
Department: College of Science
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Behavioral Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

POSITION

TEMPORARY LECTURERS IN Psychology: The Department of Psychology invites applications for a pool of part-time teaching appointments. Candidates selected will teach one or some combination of courses in Psychology. These courses may be offered in Turlock, Stockton, or online. This position is contingent upon the availability of authorized funding.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Masters's degree in psychology or a closely related field is required. Coursework or experience in specific areas of psychology, depending on the courses available.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. is preferred but not required. Teaching experience either as an instructor, or a teaching assistant. Training certificates/coursework for online or in-person courses also desired.

HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE

A complete application must include an application letter qualifying your interest and preferences for courses to teach. Applications must include names, addresses and telephone numbers of references, a current vita, unofficial copies of college transcripts and any evidence of teaching effectiveness (evals if you have them).

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Dr. William Potter, Department Chair
Psychology & Child Development Department
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382
[e-mail]

Consideration of applications will begin upon submission of complete documentation and work being available.

To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.

Newly hired lecturers with terminal degrees are placed in Range 3 of the salary schedule and others are normally placed in Range 2. Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules are prorated based on the number of units assigned and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. Salary rates for California State University Lecturers (Academic Year) can be found in the schedules linked below.

The Department of Psychology/Child Development is an eclectic group, serving approximately 1500 undergraduate majors and minors and about 100 graduate students. We take pride in providing a quality education to a diverse group of students. As part of the College of Science, we adhere to the scientist practitioner model. We offer classes on the Turlock and Stockton campuses.

To learn more about us, please visit the following websites: for the University -www.csustan.edu , for the College of Science -www.csustan.edu/cos , for the Department of Psychology and Child Development -www.csustan.edu/psychology , for the Child Development program -www.csustan.edu/cdev , and for the Child Development Center -www.csustan.edu/child-development-center .

CAMPUS & AREA

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone].

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, Stanislaus State annually posts the Campus Security Report. The annual report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Stanislaus State; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, and sexual assault. You can obtain a copy of this report at: https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report

Or you may request a printed copy by calling: [phone]; fax: [phone]; or email: [e-mail] .

The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check to be completed for many of its new employees, current employees seeking promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Failure to consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Advertised: September 17, 2025 (8:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled