"Lecturer of Psychology"

Job Description

Position Title: Lecturer of Psychology

Department: Psychology

Reports To: Psychology Department Chair

Location: In-person (River Forest, IL)

Application: Open until filled

Position Summary:

The Psychology Department at Dominican University is accepting applications for a Lecturer position in psychology, area of specialization open, to teach foundational courses in psychology, including Introduction to Psychology and courses in their area of specialty. This is a full-time, in-person, appointment. Although Lecturers are not on a tenure-track, they do have a promotion path (Lecturer; Senior Lecturer; Distinguished Lecturer), can become eligible for multi-year contracts, and can (when qualified) be considered for conversion to a tenure-track appointment. Lecturers have a workload of 24 credit hours per academic year.

We are especially interested in candidates who can re-envision, organize, and standardize our Introduction to Psychology curriculum by working with the other faculty members in the department to continuously improve and assess an inclusive, inquiry-based curriculum for this course. Especially strong candidates would be those excited to contribute to other first- and second-year courses (e.g., Abnormal Psychology, Introduction to Neuroscience, Multicultural Psychology). Successful candidates will be joining a supportive and collaborative department, with excellent opportunities for professional and career development, including a strong departmental interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Teach 24 workload hours
• Advise students
• Opportunities for research and professional development

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in psychology
• A commitment to working with first-generation, immigrant, and/or underrepresented/historically excluded students

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD, Psy.D. in psychology
• Experience with inclusive and culturally responsible teaching practices

Physical Demands:

• Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Salary and FLSA Status

FLSA Status: Exempt, full-time

SALARY: $61,000 - $64,500

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

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