Credentialed Course Instructor Positions

Credentialed Course Instructor Positions

Position Description: The Department of Psychology at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for part-time Credential Course Instructor positions for the 2023 spring semester, with the option to renew for additional semesters. The teaching load for this position would be 1-2 courses per semester. We are seeking instructors to teach courses in research methods, cognitive psychology & neuroscience, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with additional courses possible based upon the candidate's area of specialization.

Position Requirements: Applicants must have professional work experience in teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in one or more of the areas (research methods, cognitive psychology & neuroscience) in psychology or related fields. The person selected for this position must have a graduate degree in Psychology or a related field from an accredited institution by January 2022. A doctoral degree is preferred. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

University of Alabama at Birmingham: UAB is a young, dynamic urban research university offering more than 140 programs leading to bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees in arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, and health-related fields such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, nursing, and public health. Psychology is one of the largest undergraduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences and we support three doctoral programs – Behavioral Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, and Medical/Clinical Psychology. With over 22,500 students and 2,459 full-time faculty members, UAB ranks in the top 20 public universities for federal research funding and is the major research and teaching university in Alabama. Interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching are prominent, and the Department of Psychology collaborates closely with multiple units in the UAB School of Medicine, as well as other departments across campus. UAB was recently named America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer and America’s No. 4 Best Employer for Diversity (Forbes, 2021). Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, offering a vibrant and diverse cultural community with a wide array of recreational opportunities.

Response Information: Upload your letter of interest, CV, teaching statement, student teaching evaluations, and the names of three references to https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/16640. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) treasures the rich diversity of our student body and we are committed to their success. Members of the CAS community are expected to reflect our value for inclusive excellence in both our work and learning environment as well as in our efforts to serve and engage the community. Questions should be directed to Dr. Maria Hopkins, Professor, Department of Psychology, mhopkins@uab.edu.

Please visit our department Web site at https://www.uab.edu/cas/psychology  

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.

A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.