Lecturer in Psychology

Posting Details

Position Details


Title
Lecturer in Psychology


Appointment Status
Non-Tenure Track


Department
IU South Bend Psychology


Location
South Bend


Position Summary


The Department of Psychology at Indiana University South Bend is seeking to fill the position of Lecturer in Psychology. The candidate must be able and willing to teach Introductory Psychology and undergraduate courses related to methodology (e.g., research methods, statistics, non-experimental design, and APA style writing.) The area of specialization is open. The teaching load is the equivalent of 12 credit hours of undergraduate coursework each semester (fall and spring). Summer teaching is voluntary and compensated separately. Lecturers are expected to participate in service activities to the department, school, campus, or community, such as regularly attending and participating in faculty meetings and serving on relevant committees. This position does not carry expectations for a research program or publications.

The Psychology Department at IU South Bend offers a BA degree. The departmental mission balances traditional and innovative approaches while merging technical skills with conceptual and critical understanding. We educate students about the power of psychology to inform and affect society.

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Basic Qualifications

Required Basic Qualifications:

• MA degree in Psychology by the time of appointment is required, with specialization area open.
• Willingness and availability to teach in-person format.

Preferred Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.
• Demonstrated effective teaching and communication skills.
• Familiarity with commonly used analytical tools (e.g., SPSS, Excel, R, Qualtrics, NVivo, and/or similar platforms).
• Ability to teach courses such as developmental, industrial/organizational, introductory, data science, ABA, community psychology, or emerging areas.
• Ph.D. in Psychology

Department Contact for Questions


Kevin Ladd
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Additional Qualifications

Salary and Rank

Special Instructions


Interested candidates must submit the following items for consideration:

• A Letter of Application that addresses the candidate's qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae
• A Teaching Statement or Philosophy.
• Evidence of Teaching Ability.
• Contact information (phone and email) for at least three references.
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

For Best Consideration Date
11/15/2026


Expected Start Date
08/01/2027


Posting Number
IU-101624-2026