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Lecturer - Psychology
Position Description: The Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Lecturer position to begin Fall 2027. This position is eligible for continuing appointment and promotion. Salary is commensurate with that of tenure-track faculty.
The Lecturer will teach four undergraduate courses per semester and contribute to student success through high-quality, innovative, and engaging instruction. Teaching responsibilities will encompass both face-to-face and online courses, with opportunities to teach across a range of areas, including Research Methods and Statistics; General, Personality, and Developmental Psychology; and/or Physiological Psychology. Additional courses may be assigned based on the instructional needs of the department.
About the University: Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
About the College: Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student to faculty ratio.
About the Department/School/Area: Texas Tech University’s Department of Psychological Sciences (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/) has doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology (APA accredited), Counseling Psychology (APA accredited), Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience, Human Factors Psychology (HFES accredited), and Social Psychology. We currently have 28 full‐time tenured and tenure‐track faculty members, 4 full‐time teaching‐track faculty members, 115+ graduate students, 1,600+ undergraduate majors, our own building with office, laboratory, and classroom space, and a newly renovated Psychology Clinic. Faculty have an excellent track record of applying for and obtaining external research funding. Our research programs encompass departmental, campus, community, and national/international collaborations. We have effective working relationships with faculty across campus, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, large area hospitals, numerous clinics and psychological-service agencies, and other multidisciplinary groups in the region.
Major/Essential Functions: At Texas Tech University, the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer title designates a full-time, non-tenure-acquiring role with primary duties in teaching organized classes and/or instructional labs. In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate level.
As a faculty member in the Department of Psychological Sciences, you will contribute to the department’s teaching mission by teaching high-demand courses, supporting timely student progression, and providing high-quality undergraduate instruction. You will also be expected to contribute to department, college, and university service.
Faculty Qualifications: • Doctoral degree in any area of Psychology by the start date. • Experience teaching as instructor of record or as a teaching assistant (including teaching experience as a graduate student).
Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: • Experience teaching a broad range of courses, including research methods for psychology, statistics, physiological psychology, and general/introductory psychology. • Evidence of effective face-to-face and/or online teaching in areas relevant to the position. • Training in teaching pedagogy. • Experience using learning management systems, virtual presentation software, and video recording tools. • Experience working with dynamic student populations. • Demonstrated engagement with the profession.
Safety Information: Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please include the following documents in your application: • Curriculum Vitae. • Cover Letter specifying how you meet the required and preferred qualifications. • Statement of teaching philosophy. • Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching, demonstrated through such means as student evaluations, peer evaluations, teaching materials, student learning outcomes, and/or other appropriate measures. • Contact information for three professional references.
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Elaine Augustine, Search Committee Chair at [email protected]. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at [email protected] or 806-742-3851.
Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.