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Junior Tutorial Instructors in Psychology
Title: Junior Tutorial Instructors in Psychology School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area: Psychology at Harvard University Position Description
The Department of Psychology is hiring instructors to teach junior tutorial (PSY 980) seminars during the 2026–27 academic year. These positions are open to PhD‑level instructors with prior teaching experience, including graduate student instructor or teaching assistant roles. Openings will be for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027; instructors typically teach one tutorial per year. Junior tutorials are limited‑enrollment undergraduate seminars focused on specialized themes in psychology. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach empirically‑based, advanced seminars in social psychology, psychopathology/clinical science, or developmental psychology. Seminars emphasize reading and discussing primary research literature to develop a scientific mindset, critical analysis, and engagement with research as an iterative process. The seminars target advanced psychology students who have completed prior coursework and understand research methods. Instructors will join a community of scholars committed to excellence in undergraduate education and receive intensive pedagogical and course‑development mentorship through the Department and Harvard’s Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning. These positions provide opportunities to develop teaching skills and implement innovative course ideas.
Applications will begin February 2, 2026. Basic Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Psychology or a closely related field (e.g., Cognitive Science, Statistics, EdD in Human Development) by the expected start date. Additional Qualifications
We seek candidates with a strong background in research and teaching and a commitment to equitable and inclusive instruction. Special Instructions
A current CV, including information about prior teaching experience. A cover letter describing teaching background, areas of expertise, and efforts to foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the classroom. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations. A course proposal for up to two tutorial seminars, including:
Title, course description (250 words or less), outline, tentative schedule, selected readings, and assessment descriptions. If a postdoc candidate, a letter from the advisor supporting the teaching position. Contact Information
Katherine Powers, PhD Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies Department of Psychology Harvard University 220 William James Hall, 33 Kirkland Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Salary Range
$13,150 per section (exact rate will follow HGSU‑UAW contract guidelines). EEO/Non‑Discrimination Commitment Statement
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination and seeks talent from all backgrounds. Our policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, and other protected characteristics. All community members are encouraged to participate fully in campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Are you authorized to work in the United States?
Yes No
* Please indicate your availability for teaching next year:
available Fall 2026 available Spring 2027 available either semester, Fall 2026 preferred available either semester, Spring 2027 preferred available either semester, no preference
Please indicate the area in which you feel most comfortable teaching undergraduate courses (must choose one):
Social Psychology Developmental Psychology Clinical Science/Abnormal Psychology Cognitive Psychology/Behaviorial Psychology/Neuroscience Statistics/Research Methods
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Title: Junior Tutorial Instructors in Psychology School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area: Psychology at Harvard University Position Description
The Department of Psychology is hiring instructors to teach junior tutorial (PSY 980) seminars during the 2026–27 academic year. These positions are open to PhD‑level instructors with prior teaching experience, including graduate student instructor or teaching assistant roles. Openings will be for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027; instructors typically teach one tutorial per year. Junior tutorials are limited‑enrollment undergraduate seminars focused on specialized themes in psychology. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach empirically‑based, advanced seminars in social psychology, psychopathology/clinical science, or developmental psychology. Seminars emphasize reading and discussing primary research literature to develop a scientific mindset, critical analysis, and engagement with research as an iterative process. The seminars target advanced psychology students who have completed prior coursework and understand research methods. Instructors will join a community of scholars committed to excellence in undergraduate education and receive intensive pedagogical and course‑development mentorship through the Department and Harvard’s Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning. These positions provide opportunities to develop teaching skills and implement innovative course ideas.
Applications will begin February 2, 2026. Basic Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Psychology or a closely related field (e.g., Cognitive Science, Statistics, EdD in Human Development) by the expected start date. Additional Qualifications
We seek candidates with a strong background in research and teaching and a commitment to equitable and inclusive instruction. Special Instructions
A current CV, including information about prior teaching experience. A cover letter describing teaching background, areas of expertise, and efforts to foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the classroom. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations. A course proposal for up to two tutorial seminars, including:
Title, course description (250 words or less), outline, tentative schedule, selected readings, and assessment descriptions. If a postdoc candidate, a letter from the advisor supporting the teaching position. Contact Information
Katherine Powers, PhD Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies Department of Psychology Harvard University 220 William James Hall, 33 Kirkland Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Salary Range
$13,150 per section (exact rate will follow HGSU‑UAW contract guidelines). EEO/Non‑Discrimination Commitment Statement
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination and seeks talent from all backgrounds. Our policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, and other protected characteristics. All community members are encouraged to participate fully in campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Are you authorized to work in the United States?
Yes No
* Please indicate your availability for teaching next year:
available Fall 2026 available Spring 2027 available either semester, Fall 2026 preferred available either semester, Spring 2027 preferred available either semester, no preference
Please indicate the area in which you feel most comfortable teaching undergraduate courses (must choose one):
Social Psychology Developmental Psychology Clinical Science/Abnormal Psychology Cognitive Psychology/Behaviorial Psychology/Neuroscience Statistics/Research Methods
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