Lecturer - Psychological Sciences (Limited Term Faculty)

The Department of Psychological Science seeks applicants for a non-tenure track, faculty position at the rank of Lecturer for the 2026-2027 academic year beginning August 1, 2026, and ending May 15, 2027. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses such as Psychological Disorders (PSYC 3400), Introduction to General Psychology (PSYC 1101), and/or Introduction to Clinical Practices (PSYC 4800). This is an in-person, on-campus position (not remote). The Department of Psychological Science is housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The department offers a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Sciences degree in Psychology. The department has 10 faculty and over 600 students. The department also offers an online Bachelor of Sciences degree program and a minor in Psychology. For more information on the department, visit https://www.valdosta.edu/psychology/ . Review of completed applications will begin June 19, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For more information contact Dr. David Monetti, Department Head, at dmmonett@valdosta.edu .

Application materials should include:

Curriculum Vitae Letter of Interest Transcripts (Unofficial) List of three references

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching 5 courses per semester in a face-to-face and online modality (Fall and Spring) and participating in service at the department, college, or university levels.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in psychology or counseling Work experience with counseling, therapy, or teaching

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS A

record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting A record of mentoring students Valdosta State University, founded in 1906, is a comprehensive university with a student enrollment of approximately 10,200. The city of Valdosta is located just north of the Florida state line on Interstate 75, is served by a regional airport, and is within a two-hour drive of Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Florida. For more information, visit https://www.valdosta.edu, and for more information about the https://www.valdostachamber.com . Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission, or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual. USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values are the foundation for all we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression, as stated in Board Policy 6.5, Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom, which can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .