Doctoral Lecturer (Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology or Social Psychology), Psychology Department, School of Arts & Sciences

The Psychology Department at Hunter College invites applications for a position at the rank of Doctoral Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology and/or Social Psychology. This is a full-time appointment beginning fall 2026 with a renewable yearly contract. The position is eligible for a Certificate of Continuous Service (analogous to tenure) after 5 years.

Hunter College is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The Psychology Department introduces students to the core concepts of behavior and mental processes through exploration of foundational theories and influential empirical research. Students engage with the full range of the field, from basic biological and neuroscientific foundations, cognition and development to more applied areas focusing on social influences, mental health and psychological well-being. Hunter College has both a strong teaching and research mission serving a diverse student population.

Roles and responsibilities

The doctoral lecturer is a teaching-focused position requiring an annual course load equivalent of 24 credits (6-8 courses per academic year) at the undergraduate level. This teaching load will routinely include two of the department’s three core courses: Introduction to Psychology, Psychological Statistics, and/or Research Methods. Additional courses taught will include introductory and/or upper-level courses in clinical, developmental, and/or social psychology, based upon the successful candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. Evening and weekend teaching may occasionally be required.

The doctoral lecturer teaching load also includes providing one-on-one or small-group mentorship of undergraduate students who seek to obtain experience in research or complete capstone projects (i.e., Honor’s Theses). This will include serving as the primary research mentor for 3-6 students enrolled in independent study or honor’s thesis credit. This mentorship contributes toward the required teaching load. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Department Chairperson, including service on departmental, divisional, and College-wide committees.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have obtained a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical, Developmental, or Social Psychology. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience teaching courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Psychological Statistics, or Research Methods. Experience teaching courses related to clinical, developmental, or social psychology is also highly valued.

We seek applicants with a strong commitment to teaching and student engagement. We are interested in qualified candidates who are excited to engage with the diverse student body of a vibrant, urban, public institution. As a valued member of our instructional faculty, the position requires interpersonal and organizational skills necessary to sustain quality instruction and collegial engagement.

In addition, we value demonstrated success in one-on-one instructional settings such as independent study mentorship, collaborative writing, or thesis committee engagement with undergraduate or master's students. An independent program of research and scholarly productivity are not a requirement of this position. Evaluation of applications and performance in the position will be based on teaching performance and service to the department and college.

COMPENSATION

Compensation will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience within the range for this title (currently $92,454 - $107,686; CUNY Doctoral Lecturer schedule).

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

CUNY offers a competitive benefits package to its faculty, covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must apply online by accessing the CUNY job posting system found at www.cuny.edu/employment/ and navigating the following links: "SEARCH ALL POSTINGS" and in the "Search Jobs" field, entering Job ID or Title listed above.

Please submit the following items, combined into a single document, with your on-line application as instructed above:

1. Cover letter describing your interest in the position. The cover letter does not need to provide a narrative of your Curriculum Vitae; however, highlighting relevant experience that is demonstrative of your instructional interests and capacity is appreciated. The cover letter should be addressed to the search committee and should include mention of the following.

• Area of affiliation (Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology or Social Psychology).
• Courses of particular interest or instructional expertise, remembering that Introduction to Psychology, Psychological Statistics and Research Methods are central to this position
• Your capacity to provide individual instruction to independent study and honors thesis students.

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy (including summaries of teaching evaluations, if possible)
3. Teaching portfolio (including course syllabi and evaluations). A link to a web-based teaching portfolio is also acceptable.
4. Names, e-mail, and postal addresses for up to 3 individuals familiar with your teaching experience who will submit recommendation letters, if requested.

CLOSING DATE

For priority consideration, applications should be submitted by March 2, 2026. Applications submitted after this date will be considered only if the position remains open following the initial round of applicant reviews. The search will remain open until the position is filled.