Lecturer in Psychology

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title:
  
  Lecturer in Psychology
• Requisition Number: FE04755
• Working Title:
  
  Department Name 8E120:
  Psychology
• Work Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Type of Position:
  Faculty
• Position Time Status:
  Full-Time
• Tenure Track Status:
  Non-Tenure Track
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  A PhD in Psychology or related field is required.
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  n/a
• Required License/Registration/Certification: n/a

The Department of Psychology (
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) in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky invites applications for two or more full‑time Lecturer positions to begin January or August 1, 2026. The selected candidates will be appointed to a 9‑month, non‑tenure eligible faculty position for an initial two‑year period with potential for renewal and for promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years. The successful candidates will have experience teaching at the undergraduate level, be committed to teaching excellence, and be expected to teach a range of undergraduate courses, mentor Psychology majors, and contribute to the department’s service mission.

Candidates with demonstrated expertise in online teaching, neuroscience, forensic psychology, and/or I/O psychology are particularly sought. A PhD in Psychology or related field is required.

Teach a range of undergraduate courses, mentor Psychology majors, and contribute to the department’s service mission. Demonstrate excellence in instruction and engage in scholarship and service as appropriate.

• PhD in Psychology or related field.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Commitment to teaching excellence.
• Expertise in online teaching, neuroscience, forensic psychology, and/or I/O psychology.

No optional documents were specified.

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well‑being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work‑life integration. The university generously contributes to employees' retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans, and much more.

To learn more about these benefits, visit -benefits
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Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Ray Archer, Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky (CRayArcher).

Review of applications will begin on December 8, 2025, and will continue until all positions are filled. Multiple positions available.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No. Preferred Education/

Experience:

Final date to receive applications Open Until Filled Yes. Our University Community values the well‑being of each employee and is dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn, and live. The University follows federal and state constitutions and all applicable laws on nondiscrimination.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, including a national background check and/or drug screen.

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