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Lecturer in Psychology
Location: Augusta University, Summerville Campus, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full‑Time Job ID: 292651 Position #: 20010573
Overview The Department of Psychological Sciences is seeking an entry‑level, non‑tenure track Lecturer to begin in August 2026. The role involves teaching courses in Cognitive Psychology, Quantitative Methods, and Research Methods as well as introductory psychology, and supporting department service functions.
Responsibilities
Teach eight courses assigned by the department chair, including general introductory psychology and selected upper‑division courses such as Cognitive Psychology, Quantitative Methods, and Research Methods.
Provide service to the department, college, or university.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in psychology.
Experience teaching in a college environment.
Consistent with South Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements for institutional accreditation.
Evidence of ability as a teacher.
Evidence of scholarly activity and ability to perform all other duties assigned.
Successful experience (waived for recent graduates who meet all other requirements).
Desirable personal qualities judged during interview, biographical data, and recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in psychology.
Experience teaching in a college environment.
Shift/Salary/Benefits This position is academic‑year based, typically working August through May. The full‑time equivalent (FTE) is 1.0. Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and are subject to the availability of funds. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Full‑time employees with more than six months of successful employment may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Rank and salary are determined at hire and are based on experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, internal equity, and market data. Advancement through the faculty ranks occurs only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process.
College/Department Information The Department of Psychological Sciences comprises 13 full‑time faculty members and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The undergraduate program includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an optional Pre‑Medicine track and a minor in Psychology. The department also offers an Accelerated Bachelor of Science with a Major in Psychology to a Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies. The Master’s program offers three concentrations: MPCAC‑accredited Clinical/Counseling, Applied Experimental, and General Experimental. Laboratories are located on the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
About Augusta University Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers on four campuses in Augusta and beyond. The university offers more than 12,000 students educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends the arts and application, humanities, and health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia’s only public academic health center, providing world‑class clinical care and research. The mission and values are available at https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates must pass a background check prior to starting.
Credit checks may be required for positions of trust or approved departmental purchase card usage.
Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and post‑secondary coursework via original transcripts. Foreign‑institution‑trained candidates must provide a credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for safeguarding sensitive information by adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How to Apply Apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/. Upload your Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
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Location: Augusta University, Summerville Campus, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full‑Time Job ID: 292651 Position #: 20010573
Overview The Department of Psychological Sciences is seeking an entry‑level, non‑tenure track Lecturer to begin in August 2026. The role involves teaching courses in Cognitive Psychology, Quantitative Methods, and Research Methods as well as introductory psychology, and supporting department service functions.
Responsibilities
Teach eight courses assigned by the department chair, including general introductory psychology and selected upper‑division courses such as Cognitive Psychology, Quantitative Methods, and Research Methods.
Provide service to the department, college, or university.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in psychology.
Experience teaching in a college environment.
Consistent with South Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements for institutional accreditation.
Evidence of ability as a teacher.
Evidence of scholarly activity and ability to perform all other duties assigned.
Successful experience (waived for recent graduates who meet all other requirements).
Desirable personal qualities judged during interview, biographical data, and recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in psychology.
Experience teaching in a college environment.
Shift/Salary/Benefits This position is academic‑year based, typically working August through May. The full‑time equivalent (FTE) is 1.0. Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and are subject to the availability of funds. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Full‑time employees with more than six months of successful employment may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Rank and salary are determined at hire and are based on experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, internal equity, and market data. Advancement through the faculty ranks occurs only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process.
College/Department Information The Department of Psychological Sciences comprises 13 full‑time faculty members and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The undergraduate program includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an optional Pre‑Medicine track and a minor in Psychology. The department also offers an Accelerated Bachelor of Science with a Major in Psychology to a Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies. The Master’s program offers three concentrations: MPCAC‑accredited Clinical/Counseling, Applied Experimental, and General Experimental. Laboratories are located on the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
About Augusta University Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers on four campuses in Augusta and beyond. The university offers more than 12,000 students educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends the arts and application, humanities, and health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia’s only public academic health center, providing world‑class clinical care and research. The mission and values are available at https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates must pass a background check prior to starting.
Credit checks may be required for positions of trust or approved departmental purchase card usage.
Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and post‑secondary coursework via original transcripts. Foreign‑institution‑trained candidates must provide a credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for safeguarding sensitive information by adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How to Apply Apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/. Upload your Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
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