Lecturer-AT, Psychology

Gonzaga University, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Spokane, WASHINGTON
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information


Job Type Detail
At Gonzaga we don’t just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for – and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution.
Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time faculty in their first year: a PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through VSP, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial, TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, ZagFit Wellness program with access to GU’s onsite fitness center, Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes and more. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.
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Proposed Rank/Hiring Title Lecturer-AT, Psychology
Department Psychology
Proposed Hiring Contract Type Non-Tenure Track Short-Term
Non-Tenure Track End Date
Appointment Percent 100
Months per Year 9
Job Summary
The Department of Psychology at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA invites applications for a full-time, lecturer position (non-tenure-track) beginning Fall semester 2023. We wish to welcome a developmental psychologist who is committed to teaching excellence and gaining experience teaching at a primarily undergraduate-focused institution. Candidates must demonstrate teaching excellence and a commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment. In alignment with Gonzaga University’s mission, we expect applicants to provide evidence of expertise in issues related to social justice, diversity, inclusion, and care for/solidarity with vulnerable and marginalized communities.
For information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement
Essential Functions
  • Teaching load of 24 credits per academic year (i.e., 4 courses per semester.) This will include courses such as Lifespan Development, Child Psychology, and Introductory Research Methods.
  • Provide curriculum and career advising and mentoring to the program’s undergraduates as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialty in developmental or child psychology by July 15, 2023.
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the ability to effectively respond to the academic needs of learners from diverse backgrounds, identities, and diverse experiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach courses in developmental psychology and research methods.
Desired Qualifications


Posting Detail Information


Open Date 03/10/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Begins on 04/11/2023
Lower Reference
Midpoint
Upper Reference
EEO Statement
Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.
Hiring Salary $63,169 - $67,380; commensurate with education and experience
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please visit our website at www.gonzaga.edu/jobs . Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit:
(1) Cover letter
(2) Curriculum vitae
(3) Statement of teaching philosophy (2-page max) that includes experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion in relation to: a) your role and methods as a teacher, b) your goals for student learning and your approach to assessing that learning, c) your ongoing growth as a teacher, and d) your ability to effectively respond to the academic needs of learners from diverse backgrounds and experiences
(5) Copies of unofficial graduate school transcripts
(6) Names and contact information for three (3) professional references (letters will be requested when finalists are selected).
The position remains open until filled; for best consideration, please submit materials by April 11, 2023. For assistance with your online application, please contact Human Resources at (509) 313-5996. Direct other inquiries to Dr. Sarah Arpin, Chair of the Psychology Department Search Committee at Gonzaga University, [email protected] .
Gonzaga University sits adjacent to downtown Spokane, WA, along the Spokane River. We exist on the historical lands of Salish-speaking tribes in the Inland Northwest’s most metropolitan region. Spokane is Washington’s second-largest city and is home to a diverse array of neighborhoods and shopping districts, with many exciting food and beverage amenities. We are a short drive from hiking, skiing, rafting, and climbing locations.
Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.
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A copy of the report can be found online at www.Gonzaga.edu/Clery . A paper copy of the Campus Safety & Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report or the Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide may be obtained by contacting the Student Development Office on main campus, College Hall 120. The Florence Guide may also be obtained on the Florence campus in room 105.

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