Position Title

Lecturer of Developmental Psychology

Appointment Type

Faculty

Job Description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for part-time (25%) Lecturer position beginning August 16, 2025. We seek a skilled instructor who will teach two large online asynchronous sections of developmental psychology per year, one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester, with the option of remote work.

This part-time term faculty position is 25% full-time equivalent (FTE), 9-month position with an initial 1-year term.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, or related field.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Ph.D. in Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, or related field.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience
• Experience with teaching in an online setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in developmental psychology.
  
  

Department/Program & College Description

The Department of Psychology is a part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and aims to foster an understanding of how humans develop, learn, think, feel, act, and relate to one another. The department consists of nationally and internationally known faculty and psychologists, state of the art laboratories and equipment for conducting research, fully and continuously accredited Counseling Psychology program and individually supervised clinical training. Our faculty conduct research in three major areas of psychology: Cognitive, Social and Counseling.

Department Unit/Website

https://psychology.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date

August 16, 2025

Proposed End Date Or Length Of Term

May 15, 2026

Number Of Months Employed Per Year

09 Month Work Period

Time Type

Part time

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three References
  
  

For guaranteed consideration, please submit your application by July 22, 2025. This position is open until filled.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
  
  

Original Posting Date

July 14, 2025

Posting Close Date

Job Requisition Number:

R17398