Temporary Lecturer, Psychology

University of Rhode Island • Kingston, RI

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About The Position

This is an 18-month teaching position within the Department of Psychology for the period of Spring 2026 and the 2026-27 academic year. The position will begin 5 days prior to the first day of the semester and conclude on Commencement Day. The teaching load for each semester will include primarily psychology undergraduate courses. The department has two domains of immediate need 1) an expert in social and personality psychology - including the social basis of behavior, personality psychology and positive psychology and 2) an expert in the biological basis of behavior - including behavioral neuroscience, biopsychology, psychophysiology, cognitive neuroscience and psycho-endocrinology. While these are 2 areas of immediate need in the department, we will consider strong applicants with other areas of expertise.

Requirements

• A PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in a higher education setting.
• Teaching ability that complements existing Psychology curriculum.
• Proficiency in oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching in a 4-year degree granting Psychology BA and/or BS program.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in the Psychology department.
• Plan and prepare for courses including creating course syllabi, managing and updating the Brightspace course sites, communicating with students, lecturing and preparing in-class or online class activities, writing and administering exams, proctoring practical exams, and submitting grades.
• Maintain weekly office hours to meet with students.
• Maintain contemporary expertise in course content subject matter.
• Participate in university events as needed on behalf of the department, such as admission events.
• Attend and contribute to monthly department faculty meetings & any assigned committee meetings.
• Follow required procedures for URI, CHS, and the HDF Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees