Psychology Lecturer

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University invites applications for a full-time, on-campus Psychology Lecturer fixed-term faculty position beginning in spring 2027. The role requires teaching four courses per semester, in both on-campus and online formats, with an open area of specialization.

Reappointment depends on performance and departmental needs. Research collaboration opportunities may be available, though research is not a requirement of the position.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in psychology or a related field is required; ABD candidates considered if degree is conferred by start date.
• Experience teaching psychology courses in both face-to-face and online formats is required.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness is required.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Teach four psychology courses per semester, which may include face-to-face and online formats.
• Contribute to undergraduate programs: General Psychology, Mental Health, and Business Psychology concentrations.
• Collaborate with faculty on opportunities for research when possible (not required).

Skills

Teaching experience

Face-to-face & online teaching

Teaching effectiveness evidence

Ability to perform essential functions

Education

Ph.D. in psychology or related field

ABD considered if degree conferred by start date

Job description

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number F-1056

Position Title

Position Title Psychology Lecturer

College/Unit

College/Unit College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Home Department

Home Department Department of Psychology

Employee Group

Employee Group Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year

Employment Status

Employment Status Full-Time

Position Type

Position Type 9 month (Academic Year)

Position Classification

Position Classification Fixed-Term Faculty

Position Begin Date

Position Begin Date 01/07/2027

Position End Date

Position End Date 05/10/2028

Position Summary

The Psychology Department at Central Michigan University invites applications for a full-time, on-campus, fixed-term faculty position to begin in spring 2027. This position requires teaching four courses per semester, which may include face-to-face and online courses. The area of specialty is open. Our undergraduate program (both on-campus and online) consists of three majors: General Psychology, Mental Health Concentration, and Business Psychology Concentration. Reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and departmental needs. While research is not a requirement of this position, opportunities for collaborative research with existing faculty are available.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in psychology or a related field. ABD candidates will be considered provided the degree is conferred by the start date.


• Experience of teaching Psychology courses in both face-to-face and online format.


• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.


• Abililty to peform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards. You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

About the Department

The Department of Psychology offers graduate programs in Industrial/Organizational, and School Psychology. The department offers an undergraduate major and minor, with major consisting of General Psychology, Mental Health Concentration, and Business Psychology Concentration. Additional information is available on the departmental website.

Posting Begins

Posting Begins 09/17/2026

Posting Ends

Open Until Filled Yes

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae


• Cover Letter


• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness


• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other Document (1)

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