Part-Time, Teaching-Track Faculty Positions in Psychology

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 9,350 - 12,650; Part time

Job summary

The University of Southern California's Psychology Department in the Dana and David Dornsife College seeks part-time instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year in Los Angeles, CA.

Instructors will teach undergraduate statistics, research methods, and other courses, including discussion/lab sections for General Education and psychology majors. They will be assigned sections based on expertise and program needs.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate education.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in statistics, research methods, or other courses in the undergraduate major.
• Teach discussion/lab sections for large General Education courses, Statistics, Research Methods, or other undergraduate psychology courses.
• Sections will be assigned based on the candidate’s expertise and program needs.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Undergraduate teaching

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

The Psychology Department in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, seeks part-time instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in statistics, research methods, or other courses in the undergraduate major.
• Teach discussion/lab sections for large General Education courses, Statistics, Research Methods, or other undergraduate psychology courses.
• Sections will be assigned based on the candidate’s expertise and program needs.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate education.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter stating teaching philosophy and areas of specialization.
• Teaching evaluations.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Names of three individuals who will be contacted for letters of reference that speak to teaching abilities.

Inquiries may be sent to Antoine Bechara Chair, Department of Psychology, at [e-mail]. In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the "Apply" link at the top or bottom of this page. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until positions are filled.

The per-course rate for this position is $11,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.