2025-26 Psychology Temporary Lecturers

Position overview

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,247.

Application Window

Open date : May 16, 2025

Most recent review date : Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Position :

Lecturer positions in the Department of Psychology for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Description :

Duties will include teaching in lower division general psychology and research methods, or in one of the following areas at the upper division level : developmental, psychobiology, social-personality, psychological disorders, or perception-cognition.

In addition to teaching duties, must hold regularly scheduled office hours a minimum of two hours per week to provide the opportunity for consultations with students outside of the classroom.

Qualifications :

The department is looking for recent Ph.D.s in Psychology or a comparable degree. Those with previous teaching experience are also considered. We will prioritize recent and current graduate students who have worked closely with the Psychology program at UC Davis. Preference is given to candidates who have experience with remote testing and various instructional technology. Candidate must be eligible to work in the USA.

Dates Available :

Fall Quarter 2025 - September 22 through December 12, 2025

Winter Quarter 2025 - January 2 through March 20, 2026

Spring Quarter 2025 - March 26 through June 11, 2026

If you have any questions, please contact :

ycpersonnel@ucdavis.edu

The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Psychology are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.

Applicants internal to the UC Davis Department of Psychology who had an appointment in 2024-2025 and apply by the "Initial Review Date" of May 30th, 2025, will be considered prior to all other applicants.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Ph.D., in Psychology or a related field.

Additional qualifications

(required at time of start)

Those with previous college and university teaching experience, who can document teaching excellence, with demonstrated effective teaching in courses to be taught. Candidate must be eligible to work in the USA

Preferred qualifications

(other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

The department is looking for recent Ph.D.s in Psychology or a comparable degree. We will prioritize recent and current graduate students who have worked closely with the Psychology program at UC Davis. Preference is given to candidates who have experience with remote testing and various instructional technology

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Teaching

Student Evaluations of Teaching

Course Expertise and Justification - Specify the course number for which you would like to be considered. (Catalog : https : / / ucdavis.pubs.curricunet.com / Catalog / psc-courses-sc ). Note the justification for your ability to teach each course (i.e., seminars taken, previous courses taught, etc.)

Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form .

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF07052

Help contact : ycpersonnel@ucdavis.edu

About UC Davis

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http : / / breathefree.ucdavis.edu / ).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state for federal law.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at : http : / / www.uscis.gov / e-verify

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are embodied by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in our strategic plan : "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement , and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400 .

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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Davis, CA