The Department of Psychology in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan seeks applicants with a Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or related fields for a full-time new Lecturer III position to begin August 25, 2025. This is a non-tenure track position, with a University Year appointment period (i.e., runs September 1 through May 31 each year).
A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer III in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three (3) courses per semester, or the equivalent in administrative and/or service duties. The initial appointment period will be three years, and the appointment may be renewed (based on programmatic need, funding, and performance). The appointment is subject to final approval by the college.
We seek a Psychology Ph.D. trained in Cognitive Psychology and/or Cognitive Neuroscience to contribute to our undergraduate teaching mission. The teaching load is six courses per year, with one course release for advising, and participation in the department community through service (e.g., department committees, interviewing future lecturers). Successful candidates will be prepared to teach Intro to Cognitive Psychology as a large lecture course (n =300) with graduate student assistants as well as smaller courses on topics within their expertise. High-priority topics include Decision Making, Psychology of Thinking, Creativity, Second Language Acquisition, and Psychology of Language, although candidates specializing in other topics will be considered. There will also be opportunities to develop new courses.
Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in psychology, cognitive science or in a related field prior to the start date of the position; previous instructional expertise; and strong collaborative, organizational and communication skills with both faculty and students. Excellence in teaching and instructional service will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.
Upload application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, and contact information for three letters of reference at http://apply.interfolio.com/160580. Our department serves students from a wide range of backgrounds, including many first-generation, rural, and international students. Please provide a diversity statement that describes your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement. There may be some overlap with your teaching statement.
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. The preferred deadline for applications is January 15, 2025, although application review may continue through February. We anticipate conducting virtual interviews in late January, in-person interviews in February, then notifying the successful candidate in March 2025.
Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee co-chairs, Dr. Cindy Lustig ([email protected]) or Dr. Julie Boland ([email protected])
Contact: Cindy Lustig ([email protected])
