Lecturer Psychological Sciences
Lecturer Psychological Sciences
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Job Summary
The Department of Cognitive Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applicants for a nontenure track position as Lecturer in the Psychological Science program for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Applicants should have a strong desire and commitment to teaching primarily at the undergraduate level. Experience in undergraduatelevel teaching is strongly preferred.
Teaching responsibilities include offering three 4credit courses per semester. Applicants should indicate their interest in and ability to teach to PSYC 1200 Introduction to Psychological Science PSYC 2310 Research Methods and Statistics I and other courses in their area of specialization.
This position starts August 16 2025
Shift
Incumbent will typically work standard business hours with an occasional evening or weekend from time to time to meet students scheduling needs
Starting Salary/Rate
Expected hiring range: $62500 per 9month academic year
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other jobrelated credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions
To apply visit Choose the Apply now button to complete a brief online profile and contact information for three 3 references.
Be prepared to upload 1 a cover letter; 2 a curriculum vitae; 3 evidence of effective teaching.
To ensure proper routing of the application the cover letter should indicate the position for which you are applying (Lecturer in Psychological Science).
If you need assistance with the online application process please contact
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaers Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth a comprehensive and affordable benefits package and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information please visitBenefits Human Resources .
Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming inclusive and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaers work and campus communities.Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
