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University of Massachusetts - Boston

Associate Lecturer (Psychology)

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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.

$97,761 / year median in Massachusetts

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Associate Lecturer Positions in Psychology The Psychology Department at UMass Boston anticipates availability for non-tenure-track associate lecturers to teach sections of a range of introductory and intermediate courses, to start in fall. Availability of courses depends on student enrollment and is not guaranteed beyond one semester. In addition to instruction, the successful candidates will be expected to follow standard departmental and university policies related to instruction. Information about our department and our undergraduate curriculum can be found at: https://www.umb.edu/liberal-arts/academic-departments/psychology/
Required Qualifications:
A master's degree or PhD/PhD candidacy in Psychology, or a closely related field Demonstrated potential for excellence in instruction
Desired Qualifications:
A documented record of excellence in teaching; demonstrated success in working with diverse student populations Application instructions: Please apply online with the following: a cover letter that describes (a) interest and experience in teaching at the undergraduate level, (b) a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and (c) scheduling availability for the upcoming semester a CV a list of three relevant professional references and their contact information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. UMass Boston is an urban public research university with a teaching soul, whose impact is both local and global. We are the third most diverse university in the country - more than 60% of our undergraduate students come from minoritized communities and groups and more than half of our students are the first in their families to attend a college or university. Thus, our students come to us from richly diverse life experiences and backgrounds; they bring to our classrooms and research settings the robust range of perspectives growing out of the socio-cultural, economic, and historical contexts in which they have lived, along with the challenges they encounter, engage, and strive to overcome. We invite applications from candidates who engage the diverse life experiences of our student body, who appreciate that students bring their holistic selves into the academic setting, and who recognize and articulate how their own life experiences and backgrounds have shaped their journeys, practices, and commitments as researchers, scholars, and educators. UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HRDirect@umb.edu or 617-287-5150.