Department

Psychology and Neuroscience - 319100

Application Deadline

02/20/2023

Position Type

Visiting / Part-time Faculty

Working Title

Lecturer

Appointment Type

Visiting Lecturer

Position Number

20039964

Vacancy ID

F002677

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week

9

FTE

0.225

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Typically, $8,000 per course (this amount is set by UNC Summer School)

Proposed Start Date

Estimated duration of appointment

Summer 2023; with opportunities to teach in additional semesters

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The primary purpose of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department is to provide excellent education, research and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach psychology and neuroscience to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students in the areas of behavioral and integrative neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, and social psychology; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas, and 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the science and profession of psychology as well as to the university, the community, the state, and the nation.

The Department consists of six programs: behavioral and integrative neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program is designed to acquaint the student thoroughly with the theoretical and research content of the specialty and to provide training in the research skills needed to become a competent and creative investigator. In addition, the programs focus on the development of appropriate professional skills.

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience ranks 2nd in the College in grant funding with over $12 million annually in grant expenditures and approximately $20 million annually in expenditures from all funds. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has the largest undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 1500 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D. programs with approximately 120 graduate students. The Department is also home to four community clinics which generate fee revenue (Adult Clinic, Anxiety Clinic, Child and Family Clinic, Couples Clinic), known collectively as the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic (the Clinic).

Position Summary

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at UNC Chapel Hill seeks to hire a temporary part-time lecturer to teach one to two sections of PSYC 270 (Research Methods) and/or PSYC 210 (Statistics) at the undergraduate level. The Visiting Lecturer will teach in-person in Summer 2023 and there will very likely be additional opportunities to teach in future summers, assuming satisfactory performance.

PSYC 270 (Research Methods) is a survey course which covers various methodology in psychology (i.e. experimental, quasi-experimental, non-experimental). In this course, students plan, conduct and write up results of a study. PSYC 210 (Statistics) covers descriptive and inferential statistics as well as how they are used in psychological studies.

The Visiting Lecturer will teach in-person and there may be additional opportunities to teach in future semesters (including summers), assuming satisfactory performance.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related field.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Previous relevant teaching experience preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.