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Lecturer--Pool, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences
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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.
$98,862 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
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Position Number:
7285027Location:
Santa Barbara, CAPosition Type:
Liberal Arts- Psychology Lecturer
- Pool, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences University of California Santa Barbara Position overview Salary range: See Table 15 for the salary range for this position.
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Varies Position duration: Varies Application Window Open date: April 1, 2026 Most recent review date: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.Final date:
Wednesday, Mar 31, 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 The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers (part-time) for anticipated openings throughout the year including Summer Session. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Salary is based on UC's salary scales.Areas of specialization include:
Cognition, Perception, and Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental and Evolutionary Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior or Social Psychology. The posting will remain open until March 31, 2027 to accommodate department needs. The pool will close on March 31, 2027, if you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.Please note:
The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the next review date specified in UC Recruit to indicate the next potential upcoming opening. If there is no future review date showing, your application may not be considered at this time. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) The minimum requirement to be considered an applicant is a Master's degree in Psychological and Brain Sciences, Cognitive Neuroscience/psychology, Developmental and Evolutionary Psychology, Neuroscience or Behavior, and Social Psychology, or a closely related field at the time of application. Preferred qualifications- Previous experience in the title of Lecturer, Teaching Associate, or an equivalent title.
- A demonstrated record of excellence and effectiveness in teaching at the university or college level as evidenced by positive teaching evaluations. Additionally, applicants should provide evidence of current expertise in the subject matter via the teaching statement and one sample syllabus.
- A PhD in in Psychological and Brain Sciences, Cognitive Neuroscience/psychology, Developmental and Evolutionary Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior, and Social Psychology, or a closely related field Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae
- Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Teaching
- Please discuss expertise in subject matter Sample Syllabus Teaching Evaluations Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Applicants that are strongly considered will have their references contacted prior to selection for interview.
- 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time.