Lecturer in Psychological Science

Lecturers for Spring 2027/academic year, 2026-2027. The specific discipline is open, although candidates able to teach electives in sports psychology, clinical neuropsychology, development, or developmental psychopathology are preferred. Each position has a teaching load of one course to be taught in the Spring Semester. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability or potential to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgroundsâ”utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and which promote academic equity. QUALIFICATIONS: Education--Required: Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2026 ABD welcome to apply. Teaching Experience--Preferred: Demonstrable experience teaching in the candidate's area of expertise is preferred. TO APPLY: Upload a single PDF document (up to 5MB) to Pomona College's online portal, that includes: Cover Letter including information about elective courses the candidate can offer, CV, and a Teaching Statement that speaks to teaching in a liberal arts context. Teach Evaluations are optional. Review of completed applications will begin on September 21st and will continue until the position is filled. Please note: Employment is contingent upon providing proof of the legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 for the duration of the contract, January 1, 2027 â“ May 31, 2027. Compensation for this position ranges between $9,000 â“ $9,900 per course. Salary is commensurate with years in rank and teaching experience. Compensation will be paid in equal monthly installments between January and May, depending on the contract. As an equal opportunity workplace, Pomona College is committed to fairness regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, ability, gender identity or Veteran status. Through its Strategic Vision, Pomona College remains steadfast in its goal of creating workplace environments where all can flourish. The department welcomes applications from scholars who are ready to contribute to providing equitable access to education and expanding opportunities in the liberal arts and natural sciences. REQUIREMENTS: For the Spring Semester, the contract period is January 1, 2027 through May 31, 2027, with instruction beginning on Tuesday, January 19, 2027. After submitting proof of work authorization and completing onboarding, lecturers are expected to prepare for their classes. This non-tenure-track position is instructional and does not require student advising, faculty service or participation in faculty governance. ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.