"Renewable Term Lecturer – Psychology"

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Renewable Term Lecturer – Psychology

University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus

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 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 on August 17, 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.

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 Process

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

Application Instructions

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: https://apply.interfolio.com/174556

• 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).

About The University of Oklahoma

Established in 1890, The University of Oklahoma is the flagship public research university in the state of Oklahoma (Carnegie Classification R1: highest research activity), with over 30,000 students and more than 2,700 full-time faculty members offering nearly 500 different graduate and undergraduate degree programs on three campuses (Norman, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa). OU has one of the oldest comprehensive colleges of fine arts in the Great Plains states, with highly regarded schools of Music, Musical Theatre, Drama, Art and Dance, and programs in opera and sculpture. The OU College of Law is Oklahoma’s premiere law school, and The Michael F. Price College is ranked as one of the nation’s top business schools. The OU Health Campus is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional schools, including more than 660 doctors practicing in nearly every adult and child specialty. OU’s Department of Psychology is one of the university’s largest departments by enrollment, with 30+ faculty and affiliates serving more than 1,600 diverse and engaged undergraduate majors and minors, and 50+ fully funded PhD students.

Local Community & Culture

The city of Norman, Oklahoma, is a perennial contender on “best place to live” rankings with outstanding schools, amenities, a low cost of living, small town charm, a variety of recreational opportunities, four distinct seasons, and more than 225 days of sunshine each year. Norman is located 20 miles south of Oklahoma City, the Capital and economic hub of the state of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Metroplex, including Norman and several other suburban cities, is home to about 1.5 million residents, offering all the amenities of a major modern metropolitan community, including rich cultural diversity and heritage, an abundance of the arts, superb dining and nightlife, major sporting and concert events, family entertainment, recreational adventure activities, and much more