Psychology - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Department of Psychology
 Part-Time Lecturer Pool

POSITION

The Department of Psychology at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool.

We are seeking experienced, well-organized, and student-centered individuals to teach in the following subject areas.

• Introductory Psychology (101)
• Critical Thinking in Psychology (110): (This is a general education course in critical thinking.)
• Introduction to Statistics (201)
• Research Methods (202) (This has a combination of lecture-discussion and laboratory sessions.)
• Intermediate Research Methods and Statistics (300)
• Learning and Memory (302 & 302L)
• Sensation and Perception (303 & 303L)
• Comparative Animal Behavior (304 & 304L)
• Cognitive Psychology (305 & 305L)
• Biopsychology (306 & 306L)
• Educational Psychology (311)
• Human Sexual Behavior (312)
• Psychology and Law (317)
• Political Psychology (318)
• Personality Psychology (331)
• Abnormal Psychology (341)
• Social Psychology (351)
• Developmental Psychology (361)
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology (391)
• History of Psychology (408)
• Psychological Testing (461)
• Advanced Statistics (465)
• Health Psychology (474)
• Survey of Clinical Psychology (481)
• Group Psychotherapy (560)
• Couples Therapy (562)

This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available.

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must have at least a Master’s degree in a field related to the curriculum of the Department of Psychology.
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Ph.D. or extensive professional experience is desirable for teaching upper-division courses (300- or 400-level) and required for 500-level graduate courses.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

Required materials at time of application:

1. Cover Letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Copy of your unofficial transcripts conferring your highest terminal degree
4. A list of three (3) references with contact information
5. Inclusive Excellence Statement - This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement aims to showcase the candidate’s professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students.
6. Sample of course syllabi
7. Teaching Evaluations (if available)

Required materials before official hire:

1. Three letters of recommendation- Once selected as a finalist, your references will be notified via email to upload their confidential letter of recommendation. 
2. Official transcripts from the institution’s Registrar’s office emailed to pschierer@fullerton.edu  

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Jennifer Trevitt, Department Chair, jtrevitt@fullerton.edu   

APPOINTMENT DATE AND ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The need for part-time faculty is greatest in Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term begins in the late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term runs from the middle of January through the end of May. On rare occasions part-time faculty are needed during one of the Summer Sess