Lecturer in Educational Psychology

Purdue University•West Lafayette, IN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Purdue University is seeking a Lecturer to teach undergraduate teacher preparation coursework in Educational Psychology. Courses taught may vary and may be online or in person. The Department of Educational Studies at Purdue University invites applications for a 9-month Lecturer position in Educational Psychology to begin in January or August of 2027. The successful candidate will teach 4 courses per semester in our undergraduate teacher education program in the areas of Learning and Motivation, Classroom Assessment, and/or Creating and Managing Learning Environments. The lecturer hired to fill this position will have the opportunity to work with existing faculty on course development and improvements as desired, including in relation to accreditation and assessment of teacher candidates. Because this position involves teaching within teacher preparation programs, the lecturer may engage in program accreditation-related activities. Teaching and learning-related service and program activities, as well other assigned responsibilities may, in some cases, count toward the teaching load. The successful candidate may collaborate with educational psychology colleagues to determine which courses best fit their abilities, experience, and expertise. Mentoring and professional development opportunities are available.

Requirements

Hold a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in educational psychology or a closely related field
Have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience working in P-12 settings
Demonstrate a record of teaching excellence in P-12 school settings

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in various higher education settings, including online and in-person formats
Experience teaching multiple grades and/or in differing P-12 contexts (urban, rural, etc.)
Evidence of advanced knowledge and expertise in practical education, psychology content, classroom management, and/or classroom assessment
Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based classroom practice and supporting students in developing skills in identifying, understanding, and implementing such practice in P-12 settings

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate teacher preparation coursework in Educational Psychology.
Teach 4 courses per semester in the undergraduate teacher education program in the areas of Learning and Motivation, Classroom Assessment, and/or Creating and Managing Learning Environments.
Work with existing faculty on course development and improvements as desired, including in relation to accreditation and assessment of teacher candidates.
Engage in program accreditation-related activities.
Collaborate with educational psychology colleagues to determine which courses best fit their abilities, experience, and expertise.
Mentoring and professional development opportunities are available.