Part-Time Lecturer in Psychology

Harvard University, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Cambridge, MASSACHUSETTS
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Title Part-Time Lecturer in Psychology
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Psychology
Position Description
The Department of Psychology at Harvard University invites applications for part-time lecturers for the upcoming 2022-23 academic year. We are especially interested in candidates who could teach empirically-based advanced undergraduate courses in social psychology, psychopathology/clinical science and developmental psychology. In addition to offering courses, lecturers may be asked to direct and evaluate senior theses and to advise students on research and career interests. 
 
Lecturer positions are for one semester or one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to a total of six semesters. Appointments are dependent upon faculty vacancies. Appointments may be made at varying percentages of time (one course equals 25% time for the year). No full-time positions are anticipated for the next academic year. Lecturers appointed to half-time positions may be eligible for Harvard benefits.
Basic Qualifications
Candidates are required to have a PhD or an equivalent terminal degree in Psychology or very closely related field (e.g. Cognitive Science, Statistics, EdD in Human Development) by the expected start date.
Additional Qualifications
Candidates must have a strong teaching and research background.
Special Instructions
Please submit: 
 
1) A cover letter that briefly describes your teaching background, outlines titles and brief descriptions of courses you would be interested in teaching, and comments on any efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging. 
2) CV 
3) Full statement of teaching interests, including teaching philosophy, goals, methods, and prior experience 
4) Evidence of your teaching experience and success, including quantitative and qualitative teaching evaluations 
5) Course syllabi 
6) At least three letters of recommendation 
7) Applicable only for those candidates who have not yet received the PhD: A letter from your advisor confirming that the PhD will be conferred by the expected start date 
 
Optional materials include: 
Statement of research interests 
 
 
Complete applications, including letters of reference, must be submitted by March 31, 2022. Applications submitted after this deadline will only be considered if positions remain open after an initial round.
Contact Information
Katherine Powers, PhD 
Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies 
Department of Psychology 
Harvard University 
220 William James Hall 
33 Kirkland Street 
Cambridge, MA 02138
Contact Email [email protected]
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed 5
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