Salary Range: USD $60,000.00/Yr. - USD $70,000.00/Yr.
Locations: Auburn University, AL
Job Type: Faculty
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Psychological Sciences
Associated Division: College of Liberal Arts
Req ID: 10483
Overview
Lecturer, Psychologica Sciences
The Department of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University invites applications for a non-tenure track position as a Lecturer beginning fall semester, August 16, 2027. The position may be renewed annually contingent on performance, funding, and department need.
Review of applications will begin January 6, 2027 and will continue until a candidate is selected. Please visit our webpage to learn more about the Department of Psychological Sciences:
https://www.cla.auburn.edu/psychological-sciences/
Questions regarding this position should be addressed to the search chair, Dr. Robert Gordon, at [contact details available in the full listing].
Auburn University is one of the nation's premier public land-grant institutions and is recognized as a "Very High Research Activity (R1) institution" under the Carnegie Classification system. Auburn maintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor's, Master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral degrees in agriculture and engineering, the professions, and the arts and sciences. Its 2024 enrollment of 34,145 students includes 25,204 undergraduates and 8,941 graduate and professional students. Organized into twelve academic colleges and schools, Auburn's 1,443 faculty members offer more than 200 educational programs. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus.
Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the "best small towns in America," with moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined Auburn-Opelika- Columbus area has a population of over 500,000, with excellent public schools and regional medical centers.
Only candidates who have uploaded all the required documents will be considered. Additional materials may be requested at a later stage in the selection process.
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will teach four in-person courses per semester during the 9-month academic term, contributing significantly to undergraduate education. Courses that may be taught include Introduction to Psychology, Behavioral Neurosience, Psychology of Learning, Cognitive Psychology, and other undergraduate courses based on the candidate's qualifications and department teaching needs.
Qualifications
Ph. D. in psychology or related discipline at the time of employment begins. Evidence of excellent teaching in undergraduate psychology courses is required.
Applicants should attach a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching interests; at least three student evaluations; and transcripts. All documents must be combined into a single PDF file. Additionally, provide contact information for three professional references.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continuing working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.
Contract Type
Annual Appointment
Why Work at Auburn?
Locations: Auburn University, AL
Job Type: Faculty
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Psychological Sciences
Associated Division: College of Liberal Arts
Req ID: 10483
Overview
Lecturer, Psychologica Sciences
The Department of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University invites applications for a non-tenure track position as a Lecturer beginning fall semester, August 16, 2027. The position may be renewed annually contingent on performance, funding, and department need.
Review of applications will begin January 6, 2027 and will continue until a candidate is selected. Please visit our webpage to learn more about the Department of Psychological Sciences:
https://www.cla.auburn.edu/psychological-sciences/
Questions regarding this position should be addressed to the search chair, Dr. Robert Gordon, at [contact details available in the full listing].
Auburn University is one of the nation's premier public land-grant institutions and is recognized as a "Very High Research Activity (R1) institution" under the Carnegie Classification system. Auburn maintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor's, Master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral degrees in agriculture and engineering, the professions, and the arts and sciences. Its 2024 enrollment of 34,145 students includes 25,204 undergraduates and 8,941 graduate and professional students. Organized into twelve academic colleges and schools, Auburn's 1,443 faculty members offer more than 200 educational programs. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus.
Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the "best small towns in America," with moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined Auburn-Opelika- Columbus area has a population of over 500,000, with excellent public schools and regional medical centers.
Only candidates who have uploaded all the required documents will be considered. Additional materials may be requested at a later stage in the selection process.
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will teach four in-person courses per semester during the 9-month academic term, contributing significantly to undergraduate education. Courses that may be taught include Introduction to Psychology, Behavioral Neurosience, Psychology of Learning, Cognitive Psychology, and other undergraduate courses based on the candidate's qualifications and department teaching needs.
Qualifications
Ph. D. in psychology or related discipline at the time of employment begins. Evidence of excellent teaching in undergraduate psychology courses is required.
Applicants should attach a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching interests; at least three student evaluations; and transcripts. All documents must be combined into a single PDF file. Additionally, provide contact information for three professional references.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continuing working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.
Contract Type
Annual Appointment
Why Work at Auburn?
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.