Description

Position Overview

The Department of Educational Psychology seeks to hire a .50 FTE Lecturer to teach in-person courses on the KU Lawrence campus beginning in Fall 2026. We seek a dedicated educator who will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the university level. The position is a one academic year, (8/18/2026-5/16/2027), non-tenure track appointment, with eligibility for reappointment based on established university procedures.

KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate, and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. This is a non-tenure position with up to a 3-year limited term contract, which has the possibility of renewal based upon a comprehensive evaluation.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.

Job Description

80% Teaching:

• Teach two 3.0 credit hour courses each semester in the Educational Psychology department, including both undergraduate and graduate courses. Specific course assignments will be determined via consultation between the successful candidate and the department chair, but will generally focus on child and adolescent development.

20% Service:

• Supervise graduate teaching assistants.
• Serve on student committees (i.e., thesis, dissertation, and comprehensive exam).
• Contribute to program evaluation and curricular improvements.
• Contribute to the mission of the department and university through service activities focused on teaching and student success.
• Engage in scholarship and/or professional development related to teaching
• Maintain regular weekly office hours to provide academic support and guidance to students enrolled in assigned courses.
• Attend and participate in monthly department faculty meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in educational psychology, developmental psychology, human development, or a closely related field
• At least one year of higher education teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as evidenced by application materials.
• Willingness to collaborate with other program faculty in continuous improvement efforts as evidenced by application materials.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, and alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application includes the following materials: 1) cover letter, 2) resume/CV, 3) statement of teaching and mentoring experience and interests, 4) names and contact information for three professional references, 5) unofficial transcripts, and teaching evaluations for up to 5 recently taught classes (if available).

Application review begins 02/16/26.

Disclaimer

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