Visiting Psychology Lecturers at Carnegie Mellon University

The Department of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking applicants for two lecturers. Successful candidates will receive two-year initial appointments (with the possibility of a one-year renewal) to teach courses in the Department of Psychology. Lecturers will teach five courses in year 1 and six courses in year 2 (no more than three courses each semester). Lecturers will be expected to cover a range of classes within their areas of knowledge; department course needs include Cognitive Psychology, Child Development, Personality, the Biological Foundations of Behavior, Research Methods in Developmental, and Research Methods in Cognitive Psychology, as well as more specialized seminars. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience teaching undergraduates as part of their PhD program or in other academic appointments.

Application materials should emphasize applicant’s teaching philosophy and experience. A successful applicant will have a PhD in Psychology related discipline. Carnegie Mellon is a highly supportive environment that places great importance on high-quality education, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our community on a range of intellectual and cultural dimensions. Diversity of instructors improves our students’ educational experiences and our department, and we are actively seeking to improve and represent those values. We welcome faculty applicants who will contribute to this diversity through their teaching, research, and service. Qualified candidates who can contribute through their work/life experiences to the diversity and excellence of the academic community are encouraged to apply. Accordingly, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups,

including racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Carnegie Mellon offers competitive salaries in an attractive and highly livable urban environment.

Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about life in Pittsburgh and becoming part of a welcoming institution that inspires innovations. To be considered for positions beginning Fall 2022, interested applicants should submit: 1) a one-page cover letter that briefly describes their teaching philosophy and courses they feel prepared or willing to teach, as well as (optionally) a statement of diversity; 2) a CV; and 3) one to two representative course syllabi. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning February 15th, 2022, but for full consideration, applications should be received no later than March 31st, 2022. We will request full application materials from candidates of interest.

To apply to this position, please see: apply.interfolio.com/101716

Questions may be addressed to gingerp@cmu.edu

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.