Lecturer in Psychology (Neuroscience)

Department of Psychology, Neuroscience Lecturer. Elon University seeks applicants for a Lecturer position with a focus on Neuroscience. The position will begin mid-August 2022. Applicants should have completed or expect to complete a Masters or Doctorate in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline by that time.

Lecturer track appointments are full time teaching faculty, with the typical teaching load being 7 courses each academic year (distributed across fall, winter, and spring terms). Lecturers are expected to be effective teachers and advisors, to be actively engaged in service to the department and institution, and to participate in professional activities that keep them abreast of their fields. Candidates must show evidence of high-quality teaching at the undergraduate level in their application materials.

Teaching will include a combination of foundational courses within the psychology major (e.g., Research Methods and Statistics, Cognitive Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Introductory Psychology, etc.), with the possibility to develop special topics courses relating to one’s area of expertise, as well as courses in the Elon Core Curriculum. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter. Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning in a liberal arts based residential campus. To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at http://www.elon.edu.

To apply, send the following materials to the search committee at PSYLecturer2022@elon.edu with your name included in the subject line of the email:

• A cover letter
• A Curriculum Vitae
• A statement of your teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• A diversity statement that describes actions you have taken to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in different areas of your work (e.g., teaching, mentoring, service).
• Three letters of recommendation
• Transcript(s)

Complete applications must be submitted before February 25, 2022 to be assured full consideration. Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants. To learn more about Elon’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, including existing campus resources and current initiatives, visit https://www.elon.edu/u/inclusive-excellence/.