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The Psychology Department at Tufts University in Medford, MA is seeking a part-time lecturer to teach an undergraduate methods course called Experimental Psychology (PSY 32) in the summer of 2025 (July 1 - August 8). This course would meet twice per week on Monday and Wednesday evenings (6:30 - 9pm), although the meeting times could be adjusted if needed. The one lab section per week (Thursdays 1:30 - 4:30) will be run by a graduate-level teaching assistant. The instructor also would be required to hold weekly office hours, plan lessons for the lab section, communicate regularly with the TA and students, and determine and submit final grades.

Qualifications

Candidates with a Ph.D. in psychology are preferred, although ABD graduate students may be considered. College-level teaching experience is required.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.

Application Instructions

All materials should be submitted through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/157242. Applicants should submit a CV, including details concerning past teaching experience; a diversity statement that describes the candidate’s plan for promoting equity and inclusion in their courses; and two confidential letters of recommendation directly submitted to Interfolio by the recommenders. If available, past/sample syllabi and previous teaching evaluations will also be considered. Inquiries should be emailed to Department Manager Robert Kim (Robert_S.Kim@tufts.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.