Job Type: Full-time

Location: Highland Heights, KY

The Department of Psychological Science at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a renewable non-tenure track lecturer position beginning August 2021. A master’s or doctorate degree in psychology or related field is required by the time of appointment, specialization in life-span developmental psychology is preferred. Candidates should be strongly committed to teaching at the undergraduate level and applying rigorous scientific principles to the study of human development.

The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses in Life-span Development; experience teaching other courses such as Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods is also valued. While a portion of the teaching load will be online, this is not a remote position. A presence on campus is required. The Department of Psychological Science is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to these goals are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

The department offers a collegial work environment that values both teaching and scholarship. Questions about the position can be directed to the co-chair of the search committee, Dr. Robin Bartlett (bartlettr@nku.edu, 859-572-5422). More information about the department can be found on our website https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/psychology.html

Application materials should be submitted electronically at https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/10019 and include: (a) cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) teaching statement, (d) evidence of teaching proficiency, (e) statement of professional goals, (f) diversity statement, and (g) names and email addresses of three references. Review of applications will begin mid-February, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

Located seven miles from downtown Cincinnati, OH in an area offering an outstanding quality of life, NKU is a nationally recognized metropolitan university committed to active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of nearly two million people. For additional information on Northern Kentucky University, visit http://www.nku.edu.