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PSY-005 - Adjunct Lecturer - Developmental Psychology - Department of Psychology - Fixed-Term

 

Portland State University's Department of Psychology invites applications for Adjunct Lecturers with expertise in developmental psychology and teaching experience to teach undergraduate sections of core courses in developmental psychology.

 

Courses

PSY311 Human Development across the Lifespan (4 cr)

PSY460 Child Psychology (4 cr)

 

The Psychology Department serves approximately 900 undergraduate majors and offers classes of interest to undergraduate students from across campus. In addition to 18 full-time faculty, the department works with a cadre of about 20-25 talented and dedicated adjunct part-time faculty, many of whom have taught for the department for years.

 

Portland State University, with its 49-acre downtown campus, is a comprehensive public university enrolling 26,000 students. PSU seeks to meet the needs of its increasingly diverse population through its curriculum, research, and community service activities. PSU 's mission is to provide access through the life span to a quality liberal education for undergraduates and an appropriate array of professional and graduate programs.

 

Required Qualifications

  • M.S. or M.A. in Developmental Psychology (or closely related field, e.g., Human Development)
  • Previous teaching experience

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology (or closely related field, e.g., Human Development)
  • Previous experience teaching large undergraduate classes in developmental psychology

 

Compensation

Courses are paid on a per credit basis, at a current rate of $2,984 or higher depending on qualifications.

 

To Apply

Applicants should provide a letter of interest specifying availability (for summer, fall, winter, and/or spring quarter), curriculum vita, evidence of teaching experience, and names and contact information for two professional references to:

 

Dr. Ellen Skinner
Department of Psychology
Portland state University
P.O. Box 751
Portland OR 97207-0751
 
Or apply by email to:

 

Review of applications begins immediately and continues as new sections are needed.

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

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