Lecturer Psychology (3 Year Term)

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OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking a three-year Lecturer of Psychology to start in Fall 2026. High quality teaching is the expectation at Oglethorpe. The ideal candidate will be able to actively engage a diverse classroom of students using multi-modal pedagogical techniques and methods appropriate for a teaching-oriented liberal arts university. The area of specialization is open, but candidates must be capable of teaching across the psychology curriculum, including both introductory and upper-level courses.

Responsibilities will include a full-time teaching (4 / 4 course load) and engaging in regular service to the university. In addition, candidates will be expected to contribute to departmental / university service initiatives and mentor and advise students from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who are able to teach courses that contribute to the clinical / counseling track in the psychology major. A PhD in psychology is required at time of appointment. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a commitment to teaching from a liberal arts perspective, stressing excellent writing skills, theoretical understanding, critical analysis, and connecting theory to practice.

About Oglethorpe University

Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is a liberal arts college that unites a close-knit campus community with the big city culture and opportunities of Atlanta, Georgia. Today, the university enrolls close to 1,400 students, representing 33 states and 31 countries, and offers students Atlanta’s premiere undergraduate learning experience. Students at Oglethorpe benefit from small classes and close connections to our outstanding faculty.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three references. In the cover letter, please address all the qualifications stated above and share how your teaching and mentoring practices align with Oglethorpe’s commitment to an inclusive learning environment.

To ensure full consideration, please submit all required materials via the application portal. Review of applications will begin on November 17, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Specific questions about the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee Lisa Hayes at lhayes1@oglethorpe.edu.