Lecturer in Psychology Harvard University

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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 anticipates several openings for part-time Lecturers for the 2024-25 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. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Lecturer positions are for one semester or one year, with the possibility of renewal until the lecturer has accumulated a maximum of 3.0 annual lecturer FTE. (One four-credit course is equivalent to 0.25 annual FTE). Appointments are dependent upon faculty vacancies. The exact number of openings will be finalized in late 2023 or early 2024. 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	We seek candidates with a strong background in teaching and research and commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching.
Special Instructions	Please submit: 1) A cover letter that briefly describes your teaching background, indicates 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) Statement of teaching interests, including teaching philosophy, goals, methods, and prior experience 4) Evidence of teaching experience and success, including quantitative and qualitative teaching evaluations 5) Sample course syllabus. This syllabus can reflect a previously taught course, or a proposal for a new course. 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 The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
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	kpowers@fas.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer	Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.
Minimum Number of References Required	3
Maximum Number of References Allowed	5
Keywords	faculty, instructor, lecturer, teaching, psychology, social psychology, undergraduate Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

*Do you hold a doctoral degree?
- Yes
- No
*Will you hold a doctoral degree by the date indicated in the job advertisement?
- Yes
- No
*Are you authorized to work in the United States, or will you need visa assistance?
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How many years of experience do you have as a graduate student instructor?
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*How many years of experience do you have teaching undergraduates?
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*How many years of experience do you have teaching your own course(s) (i.e., not as a discussion section leader)
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*Please indicate the area in which you feel MOST comfortable teaching undergraduate courses. (must choose one)
- Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Science/Abnormal Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology/Behaviorial Psychology/Neuroscience
- Statistics/Research Methods
*Please list potential course topics or titles for upper level undergraduate seminar or lecture courses you might be interested in teaching.
(Open Ended Question)
*Please provide the title of your dissertation.
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*Please provide a one paragraph summary of your dissertation.
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