Lecturer of Psychology

Lecturer of Psychology

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Psychology in the Department of Psychological Science with a preferred start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Teach undergraduate psychology courses that support the psychology major, such as Introduction to General Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics, Advanced Laboratory, Capstone, and other psychology courses consistent with the candidate's expertise and departmental needs. Maintain a standard teaching load of 12-15 credit hours (typically four to five courses) per semester. Teach courses in a variety of instructional modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats, and to classes of varying sizes, including large-enrollment sections, and on the Kennesaw or Marietta campuses. Demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching, student engagement, and student success. Provide academic mentoring and support to undergraduate students. Engage in service activities that support the department, college, university, profession, and/or community. Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Psychology or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire. Demonstrated experience teaching, mentoring, and/or supporting student success in higher education settings.

Experience teaching undergraduate psychology courses, such as Introduction to General Psychology, Careers in Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics, Advanced Laboratory, and/or Capstone Courses. Experience teaching in multiple instructional modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and asynchronous online formats. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, course design, and course delivery. Experience teaching and supporting students from varied backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to student success. Experience using instructional technologies and evidence-based teaching practices to enhance student learning. Evidence of effective mentoring and support of undergraduate students. Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and service within an academic department, college, university, and/or professional community.

CV

Cover Letter (1-2 pages) addressing the candidate's qualifications for the position and how they will contribute to advancing student success at Kennesaw State University.

Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire).

Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references.

Teaching Philosophy (1-2 pages) describing the candidate's approach to teaching and student learning, supported by concrete examples of instructional practices utilized.

Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (1-2 pages) including a concise summary of evidence demonstrating teaching effectiveness and/or teaching potential. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October 30, 2026.