Lecturer Part-Time | Applied Animal Behavior Certificate Program, Department of Psychology

University Of Washington

Job Location:

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 7500 - 9000

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Certificate in Applied Animal Behavior program in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington invites applications for a 75%-time Part-Time Lecturer (not tenure eligible) to function as the Director for the program. The candidate will have the opportunity to continue to develop the efforts of this innovative Certificate program and teach a three courses (3 credits per quarter) in Animal Behavior Applied Animal Behavior in Theory and Applied Animal Behavior in Practice. Instructional roles related to this program include:

Teaching three courses per year

Enhancing the educational experience of students from diverse backgrounds

Implementing and expanding the programs strategic goals such as through curriculum development recruitment and outreach efforts student mentorship programs etc.

Providing expertise and guidance to support successful program expansion and sustainability over time

This position has an anticipated start date of July 1 2026 to allow for orientation and preparation for the Autumn 2026 quarter. Subsequently the position will have a 9-month service period 9/16-6/15 each year. The position will have a 3-year term renewable for additional multi-year periods if there is satisfactory performance.

The base salary range for this position will be $7500 - $9000 per month at 100% FTE commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

You can learn more about our program at should have a Ph.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) in Psychology Biology or a related discipline by the time of appointment and show a commitment to science-based approaches to animal behavior and animal welfare. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a record of high-quality teaching canine clinical behavior expertise and broader expertise in applied animal behavior. Individuals with Certification in Applied Animal Behavior by the Animal Behavior Society is preferred ( Experience:

The Certificate in Applied Animal Behavior program in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington invites applications for a 75%-time Part-Time Lecturer (not tenure eligible) to function as the Director for the program. The candidate will have the opportunity to continue to develop ...