Lecturer

Position Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Employment Status

Faculty/Type Title: Lecturer

Area of Study: Psychology

Begins: Fall Semester 2026

About the College

Spelman College seeks instructors dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description

The Department of Psychology will be hiring a part-time Lecturer position beginning Fall 2026. We seek outstanding teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in Psychology. The successful candidate will be able to teach Introductory Psychology, Statistics I, and/or Research Methods, as well as areas within their discipline. The position also requires contributing effectively to curriculum development efforts, advising and mentoring students, and providing service to the department and college. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to working with women and underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, and research are especially encouraged to apply.

This course is a general education course and does not count towards the psychology major.

Qualifications

PhD in Psychology, or related field, or at least 18 credit hours toward a doctoral program completion (at the start of the appointment).