Non-Tenure: Visiting Lecturer

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Description The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, at Texas A&M University, invites applications for 1 part-time or full-time, non-tenure track academic appointment beginning spring 2027. This is a 5-month appointment only. The applicant will be considered for the faculty title of Visiting Lecturer. We seek candidates who have a strong record of instruction, a committment to developing students as critical thinkers, an enthusiasum for the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of our department's undergraduate programs. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the positive, collaborative environment of the department through some service in the department, university, or field-specific roles, but the primary focus of this position will be on teaching. The typical teaching load for a part-time position is 2 courses, or 4 courses for a full-time position. Candidates will likely teach of a mix of in person, and online (synchronous or asynchronous) courses. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Texas A&M University is a community of scholars committed to generating scientific discoveries in the discipline, providing rigorous undergraduate and graduate education, and engaging in outreach about psychology and the application of psychological science. We offer doctoral programs in clinical psychology, cognition and cognitive neuroscience, social and personality psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, and behavioral and cellular neuroscience, and a Master's program in industrial/organizational psychology. We currently have 50 full-time faculty in tenure and non-tenure stream and tenure stream titles, approximately 150 graduate students, and nearly 2000 undergraduate majors across three degrees. Texas A&M University is a land, sea, and space grant institution that holds the distinction of classification as an R1 Doctoral University (Highest Research Activity), and faculty benefit from the resources and support associated with this designation. Our department is committed to broadening participation in higher education, and has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. The Department is interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching and/or service, will contribute to the breadth and excellence of the academic community, as well as the educational needs of the population of Texas and the global community. Texas A&M University is a Top 20 public research institution and among the largest universities in the U.S. Located in College Station, the university is located 90 miles from Houston, 100 miles from Austin, and 165 miles from Dallas. The Bryan-College Station metropolitan area has over 270,000 residents, and is experiencing rapid job growth. Texas has no state income tax. College Station has a local airport served by American Airlines. Qualifications A PhD in psychology or closely related field is required. Application Instructions Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/195119 and upload the following: 1) cover letter 2) CV, 3) personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching and service, and 4) three contact references for letters of recommendation. For questions regarding this position, please contact Jen Fraustro at jenfrosty12@tamu.edu.

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