A Psychology Professor teaches foundational psychological ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, psychology professors will perform therapeutic services.
UCLA Department of Psychology Lecturer (Developmental Psychology) for 2026-27 UCLA•4.3 Los Angeles, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $75,301•$79,887 a year 6 hours ago Qualifications Syllabus development Teaching psychology Experience working with undergraduate students Doctor of Philosophy Psychology University teaching experience Senior level Psychology research experience Psychology Full Job Description Job #
JPF11151 PSYCHOLOGY / L&S
Life Sciences / UCLA Position overview Salary range: See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $75,301•$79,887 Application Window Open date: July 14, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Aug 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Sunday, Feb 28, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Applications are invited for full and part-time Lecturers, which will be available during the Fall 2026 and Winter and Spring 2027 quarters, in the area of Developmental Psychology. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent and be qualified to teach undergraduate courses. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. A list of current psychology courses offered can be found on the UCLA Registrar's course catalog. Materials will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis through February 28, 2027 in order to meet the department's scheduling and planning needs. Candidates must submit a CV, teaching statement (detailing previous teaching experience and teaching philosophy), and at least one letter of recommendation from someone that can address your teaching effectiveness. Candidates invited for an interview will be asked to submit a sample syllabus and a teaching sample (video). See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $75,301•79,887. This position is represented by the University Council•
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Contract | UCnet. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.
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https://www.psych.ucla.edu Qualifications Basic qualifications PhD Additional qualifications Research/Teaching experience in requested area. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae•Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching Misc/Additional•Misc/Additional information (Optional) Reference requirements 1-3 letters of reference required Please upload at least one letter of recommendation from someone that can address your teaching effectiveness.
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https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11151 Help contact: About UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties APM•035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Job location Los Angeles, CA
