"Lecturer in Psychology"

Job Summary

Job ID 292651

Position # 20010573

Augusta University's Department of Psychological Sciences is seeking to fill a non-tenure track position at the rank of Lecturer, anticipated to begin August 2026. We seek individuals who can teach Cognitive Psychology, Quantitative Methods, and Research Methods, as well as show a commitment to effective pedagogy for undergraduate and graduate classes. Please see Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website in the Shift/Salary/Benefits section of this posting.

Responsibilities

• Teach 8 courses as assigned by the department chair in general introductory level psychology, as well as select upper division undergraduate courses such as Cognitive Psychology, Quantitative Methods, and Research Methods.
• Provide service for the department, college, or university.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in psychology and experience teaching in a college environment.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology and experience teaching in a college environment.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.

Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/.

Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.