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.
The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences seeks a Part-Time Lecturer (PTL) to teach distant education courses in support of our nationally recognized online BS in Psychology. The PTL should be prepared to teach both "core" courses in our Bachelor of Science program and topical seminars.
Core courses include:
Introductory Psychology Brain & Behavior Lifespan Development Cognitive Processes Psychopathology Seminar topics are negotiable, but past topics include: Drugs & Behavior Forensic Psychology Personality Psychology of Diversity Psychology of Music Social Psychology A successful candidate must have a Ph. D. in Psychology and experience teaching online. PTLs may teach between 1 and 4 courses per semester, typically 4 courses per semester in Fall and Spring, with the possibility for some summer teaching. This position may be fully remote, but the ability to teach in person on campus is valued as well. Applicants must apply online. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
