Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:Lecturer

Job Summary:

The Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a lecturer to teach the following course for the Fall 2026 semester:

Psychology 202 - "Introduction to Psychology" (3 credits), including its development, motivation, frustrations, emotion, intelligence, learning, forgetting, personality, language, thinking, and social behavior. Prepare and present lectures. Prepare, administer and grade exams. Hold office hours. Supervise one teaching assistant.

This is a 33.4% appointment which will run from August 17 – December 30, 2026.

This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

Department:

College of Letters & Science, Department of Psychology

Compensation:

The starting annual base salary for this 33.4% FTE fall position is $50,000. Actual compensation will be calculated based on candidates qualifications and experience and prorated based on the contract length and FTE.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of experience teaching in higher education, preferably at a large enrollment institution
• Demonstrated competence in teaching
• Possess current knowledge and background in Psychology
• Ability to respond to the needs of learners from a variety of educational backgrounds and learning styles
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience and expertise in student assessment
• Ability to work and complete tasks under deadline pressures
• Evidence of high degree of initiative and resourcefulness
• Proven success and effectiveness in working both independently and in teams

Education:

Masters Degree in Psychology or relevant area required. Demonstrated expertise in area of specialization required.

PhD or other terminal degree preferred, or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction, or otherwise approved as qualified by the Dean

How to Apply:

For the best experience completing your application, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox as your web browser.

To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under . You will then be prompted to upload your application materials.

Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area. All listed application materials must be submitted for your application to be considered. Please submit only the materials specified; additional materials will not be reviewed.

To be considered for this recruitment, you must upload:

-Resume

-Cover Letter

The materials should address your experience relating to the qualifications referenced above. Specifically, applicants should describe why they are interested in this position and how their previous experience makes them qualified.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Maria Hartwig, Mhartwig2@wisc.edu , 608-890-3726

Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:Lecturer

Job Summary:

The Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a lecturer to teach the following course for the Fall 2026 semester:

Psychology 202 - "Introduction to Psychology" (3 credits), including its development, motivation, frustrations, emotion, intelligence, learning, forgetting, personality, language, thinking, and social behavior. Prepare and present lectures. Prepare, administer and grade exams. Hold office hours. Supervise one teaching assistant.

This is a 33.4% appointment which will run from August 17 – December 30, 2026.

This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

Department:

College of Letters & Science, Department of Psychology

Compensation:

The starting annual base salary for this 33.4% FTE fall position is $50,000. Actual compensation will be calculated based on candidates qualifications and experience and prorated based on the contract length and FTE.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of experience teaching in higher education, preferably at a large enrollment institution
• Demonstrated competence in teaching
• Possess current knowledge and background in Psychology
• Ability to respond to the needs of learners from a variety of educational backgrounds and learning styles
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience and expertise in student assessment
• Ability to work and complete tasks under deadline pressures
• Evidence of high degree of initiative and resourcefulness
• Proven success and effectiveness in working both independently and in teams

Education:

Masters Degree in Psychology or relevant area required. Demonstrated expertise in area of specialization required.

PhD or other terminal degree preferred, or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction, or otherwise approved as qualified by the Dean

How to Apply:

For the best experience completing your application, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox as your web browser.

To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under . You will then be prompted to upload your application materials.

Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area. All listed application materials must be submitted for your application to be considered. Please submit only the materials specified; additional materials will not be reviewed.

To be considered for this recruitment, you must upload:

-Resume

-Cover Letter

The materials should address your experience relating to the qualifications referenced above. Specifically, applicants should describe why they are interested in this position and how their previous experience makes them qualified.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Maria Hartwig, Mhartwig2@wisc.edu , 608-890-3726