"Lecturer in Psychology"

Lecturer in Psychology

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location:

Category: Psychology

Type: Full-Time

Position Title: Lecturer in Psychology

Location: University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus

Department: Psychology

Position Type: Faculty

Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely-related discipline by the time of appointment. Candidates must have evidence of university teaching effectiveness in psychology courses. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching large sections (100+ students).

Application Instructions:

This institution is using Faculty Search in Interfolio to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. To apply, please submit the following materials at https://apply.interfolio.com/174556

We encourage applicants to apply by November 1, 2025 for full consideration, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Application review will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. All application materials must be submitted electronically via Interfolio.

• A cover letter specifically addressing position fit, qualifications, and background. The cover letter may address examples of the candidate's approach to teaching.
• A curriculum vita
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluation materials, peer evaluations, example syllabi, student comments/course evaluations)
• Contact information for three confidential references

Please send inquiries, informal candidate nominations, and other suggestions or comments to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Nicole Campbell (njudice@ou.edu).

Description:

The Department of Psychology in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible Lecturer position for a five-year renewable term, non-tenure track. The workload is eight courses per year (four per semester). Ideal candidates will be able to teach a variety of core undergraduate courses such as the following: Introductory Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, Lifespan Development, Cognitive Psychology, and Social Psychology. Strong teaching evaluations are a must, and experience with large sections is desired.

The position begins August 16, 2026. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory teaching performance evaluations. Renewal of the five-year term is contingent upon department needs and future funding approval. The University provides a pathway to promotion to Senior Lecturer and Distinguished Lecturer for renewable-term faculty.

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