Position Description
The Psychology Department at Texas State University invites applications for a Senior Lecturer effective Fall 2017. Senior Lecturers are eligible for a five-year term. Reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental need. The successful candidate will be expected to do the following:
- Teach 3 undergraduate course sections per semester of Experimental Design and Research Methods (PSY 3402) that includes a 3-hour lecture and 2-hour lab per week;
- Teach at both the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses;
- Participate in institutional and professional service; and
- Exhibit a collaborative style that facilitates cooperation and teamwork in the Psychology Department.
Qualifications
Required: MA in Psychology or a closely-related field; Evidence of university teaching effectiveness.
Preferred: PhD in Psychology or a closely-related field; Experience teaching research methodology or other psychology courses; Record of publication or other experience with research methodology in psychology; Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Application Procedures
On-line submission of all application materials is required through the university’s application portal, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/19117. Required documents include the following:
- Cover letter highlighting your qualifications,
- Current vita,
- Statement of teaching philosophy,
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (including teaching evaluations by students, peers, or supervising faculty),
- Unofficial copies of transcripts showing highest degree conferred, and
- Three letters of reference.
To ensure consideration, all materials must be uploaded by March 1, 2017. Questions about the application process should be submitted via email to ude.etatsxt|sboj-ygolohcysp#ude.etatsxt|sboj-ygolohcysp.
About Texas State University
Texas State's 38,808 students choose from 98 bachelor’s, 90 master’s and 12 doctoral degree programs offered by the following colleges: Applied Arts, McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, the Graduate College, and the University College. As an Emerging Research University, Texas State offers opportunities for discovery and innovation to faculty and students. Texas State University, to the extent not in conflict with federal or state law, prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles. Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.
