LECTURER IN PSYCHOLOGY

Teach one or more of the following courses. Each course represents one 33.4% appointment:.
– Psychology 210 – “Basic Statistics in Psychology”: Measures of central tendency, variability; probability, sampling distributions; hypothesis testing, confidence intervals; t-tests; Chi-square; regression and correlation (linear) and introduction to analysis of variance (1-way). Prepare and present lectures. Prepare, administer and grade exams. Hold office hours. Supervise one teaching assistant in teaching labs and other duties.
-Psychology 601 – “Current Topics in Psychology”: Special topics in Psychology at the advanced undergraduate level. Prepare/present lectures, lead discussion sections. Prepare, administer and grade exams. Hold office hours. Psychology 601 is considered a Senior Capstone course. One section is available. Topic must focus on neuroscience. For more information on capstone courses, please visit http://psych.wisc.edu/guidelines_for_capstone_courses.pdf.

• 30% Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
• 65% Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• 5% Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

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Required
Master’s Degree in Psychology or relevant area required. Demonstrated expertise in area of specialization required.
Preferred
PhD, other terminal degree, or ABD in Psychology strongly preferred. Candidates should have a strong background in behavioral research.
It is the policy of the Department of Psychology to give preference to the hiring of department’s dissertators and new Ph.D graduates for all non-renewable lecturer positions.

At least one year of experience teaching in higher education, preferably at a large enrollment institution. Strong background in research is required. Ideal candidate will also have experience teaching Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods (writing intensive), as well as a specialty area course. Preference will be given to candidates with the flexibility to teach across the curriculum. Other courses may include child development, primate behavior, as well as courses in career exploration.
Candidates should have excellent teaching, interpersonal, teamwork, written and oral communication skills, as well as keen attention to detail and precision, excellent organizational skills, ability to work and complete tasks under deadline pressures, high degree of initiative and resourcefulness, and proven success and effectiveness in working both independently and in team.

Full or Part Time: 33.4% – 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Terminal, 5 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Minimum $43,388 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications

There is a possibility this position can be extended in subsequent semesters to teach one or more of the courses listed on this PVL, or similar courses within the department. This position may become renewable if there is a need for an ongoing appointment.

Please click on the “Apply Now” button to start the application process.
For questions on the position, contact: Melanie Jones, mjones@wisc.edu.
To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, vita/resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice. Your cover letter must include course(s) for which you are applying. If applying to teach Psych 601, you must include a one paragraph description of your proposed topic.
Candidates going forward in the recruitment process will be asked to submit one letter of recommendation in addition to the reference information. In addition, a proposed syllabus will be required for any courses considered.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above.

Melanie Jones
mjones@wisc.edu
608-262-8766
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See http://www.wisconsinrelay.com/ “>RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Lecturer(TL020)

A487400-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY

Academic Staff-Terminal

269165-AS