2026-2027 Lecturer - Psychology (Continuous Recruitment)

About the Job

The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts is accepting applications for single course (one course/term), part-time lecturers (two courses/term) and/or full-time (three courses/term) to teach courses that may occur in the Summer 2026 session, Fall 2026 (August 31, 2026 - January 13, 2027), Spring 2027 (January 14, 2027 - May 30, 2027), or the Summer 2027 session. The Psychology Department occasionally needs lecturers to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty members or graduate students. This search will establish a “pool” of instructors if such openings occur during the specified time. Applicants may be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Pay range is $6,300-10,000 per course, depending on number of credits and candidate education, qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare syllabi and Canvas course sites and teach undergraduate or graduate Psychology courses as needed, conditional on qualifications
• Hold regular office hours
• Evaluate student learning and assign grades
• Communicate instructor evaluation process to students
• Respond in a timely fashion to student needs and issues
• Receive and respond to department and University emails and respond in a timely manner
• Resolve student and classroom issues in consultation with the Department
• Supervise any teaching assistants or section leaders assigned by Department and complete reviews at end of semester
• Understand and follow all relevant University policies and procedures and participate in trainings, as required
• Participate in relevant departmental meetings

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology or related field, such as Neuroscience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Expertise with psychological concepts applicable to assigned course(s)

About the Department

About the Department of Psychology The Department of Psychology is one of the largest departments within the College of Liberal Arts, and is a highly ranked department nationally. Currently, the department has 46 core faculty, 70+ staff, 140 graduate students, and it supports the largest number of undergraduate majors of any academic program on the UMN Twin Cities campus. Additionally, the department has $40 million or more in active research funding at any given time (the majority from NIH), spread across 70 or more projects. In its 100 plus year history, the Department of Psychology has been marked by distinction and excellence. For additional information, please go to our website: http://www.psych.umn.edu/.

About the College of Liberal Arts

About the College of Liberal Arts The College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University of Minnesota and comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1,300 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40% of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400 graduate students, and has an annual all-funds budget of $290 million.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $6,300 - $10,000/course; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.