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Job Summary

The Department of Cognitive Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applicants for a non-tenure track position as Lecturer in the Psychological Science program for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Applicants should have a strong desire and commitment to teaching primarily at the undergraduate level. Experience in undergraduate-level teaching is strongly preferred.

Teaching responsibilities include offering three 4-credit courses per semester. Applicants should indicate their interest in and ability to teach to PSYC 1200 - Introduction to Psychological Science, PSYC 2310 - Research Methods and Statistics I, and other courses in their area of specialization.

This position starts August 16, 2025

Shift

Incumbent will typically work standard business hours, with an occasional evening or weekend from time to time to meet students' scheduling needs

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $62,500 per 9-month academic year

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

To apply, visit https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/495362. Choose the "Apply now" button to complete a brief online profile and contact information for three (3) references.

Be prepared to upload (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) evidence of effective teaching.

To ensure proper routing of the application, the cover letter should indicate the position for which you are applying (Lecturer in Psychological Science).

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).