Lecturer in Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Southern Methodist University seeks a full-time Lecturer in Psychology (Position No. 52639) to begin in August 2025. This is a non-tenure track professional and teaching (P&T) faculty position with an initial contract for up to three years, renewable. Normal teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester (a 4/4 load) with opportunities for summer and intersession teaching. A PhD in psychology is required at the time of appointment. We are seeking candidates with teaching experience and the expertise to teach a breadth of courses in one or more of the following areas of psychology: introductory, developmental, social, personality, cognitive, and psychopathology. Women, underrepresented scholars, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

The Department of Psychology is part of Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences 
(https://www.smu.edu/dedman) at SMU (https://www.smu.edu/). The department houses a PhD program in clinical psychology, an MS program in organizational psychology, and undergraduate programs with one of the largest number of majors at the university. The department is comprised of outstanding faculty who collaborate to create a stimulating environment emphasizing excellence in both research and teaching. For additional information about the department, visit https://www.smu.edu/dedman/academics/departments/psychology.  

SMU is a nationally-ranked, private, non-sectarian research university located in the heart of Dallas. SMU offers an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholars across the humanities, social sciences, mathematical sciences, engineering, and business. SMU provides excellent benefits including full domestic partner benefits. The City of Dallas is one of the nation’s most cosmopolitan commercial and cultural centers. The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is also one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas and currently the fourth largest in the US.  

Applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio at 
http://apply.interfolio.com/150748.  Interested applicants should submit a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy and teaching interests; and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Three letters of reference should be sent separately through links Interfolio will send to your references. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 15, 2025; however, the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. For questions about the search submission process or position, contact Dr. David Rosenfield, Psychology Lecturer Search Committee Chair at [email protected]. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. 

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, [email protected].