Visiting Lecturer

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 31 Dec 2021

Posting Information
Department Psychology and Neuroscience - 319100
Application Deadline 12/31/2021
Position Type Visiting / Part-time Faculty
Working Title Visiting Lecturer
Appointment Type Adjunct Faculty
Position Number 20039964
Vacancy ID F002441
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 9
FTE 0.225
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date
Estimated duration of appointment $6,750 per course

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department is to provide excellent education, research and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach psychology and neuroscience to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students in the areas of behavioral and integrative neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, and social psychology; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas, and 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the science and profession of psychology as well as to the university, the community, the state, and the nation.
The Department consists of six programs: behavioral and integrative neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program is designed to acquaint the student thoroughly with the theoretical and research content of the specialty and to provide training in the research skills needed to become a competent and creative investigator. In addition, the programs focus on the development of appropriate professional skills.
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience ranks 2nd in the College in grant funding with over $12 million annually in grant expenditures and approximately $20 million annually in expenditures from all funds. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has the largest undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 1500 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D. programs with approximately 120 graduate students. The Department is also home to four community clinics which generate fee revenue (Adult Clinic, Anxiety Clinic, Child and Family Clinic, Couples Clinic), known collectively as the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic (the Clinic).
Position Summary
This is a temporary part-time lecturer position that teaches PSYC 270 (Research Methods) and/or PSYC 210 (Statistics) at the undergraduate level. The Visiting Lecturer will teach in-person in Summer 2022 and there will very likely be additional opportunities to teach in future summers, assuming satisfactory performance.
 
PSYC 270 (Research Methods) is a survey course which covers various methodology in psychology (i.e. experimental, quasi-experimental, non-experimental). In this course, students plan, conduct and write up results of a study. PSYC 210 (Statistics) covers descriptive and inferential statistics as well as how they are used in psychological studies.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
This position requires a Ph.D. in Psychology or Neuroscience, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Previous relevant teaching experience preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach both PSYC 270 and PSYC 210.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Special Instructions
Candidates are required to submit CV, cover letter, and list of references. Please also include raw course evaluations (up to the last three years, if applicable.
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Department Contact Name and Title Tamsen Foote, HR Specialist
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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