The Department of Psychology at Southern Methodist University seeks a full-time Lecturer in Psychology (Position No. ) to begin in August 2026. This is a non-tenure track professional and teaching (P&T) faculty position with an initial contract for up to three years renewable. Typical teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester (a 4/4 load) with opportunities for summer and intersession teaching.
The Department of Psychology is part of Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences ( at SMU ( The department houses a PhD program in psychological clinical science an MS program in organizational psychology and undergraduate programs with one of the largest number of majors at the university. The department is comprised of outstanding faculty who collaborate to create a stimulating environment emphasizing excellence in both research and teaching. For additional information about the department visit is a nationally-ranked private non-sectarian research university located in the heart of Dallas. SMU offers an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholars across the humanities social sciences mathematical sciences engineering and business. SMU provides excellent benefits including full domestic partner benefits. The City of Dallas is one of the nations most cosmopolitan commercial and cultural centers. The DallasFort Worth metroplex is also one of the nations fastest growing metropolitan areas and currently the fourth largest in the US.
We are seeking candidates with teaching experience and the expertise to teach a breadth of courses in one or more of the following areas of psychology: introductory developmental social personality cognitive organizational and psychopathology. A PhD in psychology is required at the time of appointment.
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