Lecturer Position

Barnard College is searching for a new R&R (reviewed and renewable) teaching faculty member in the Psychology department with a specialization in Developmental and Cognitive Psychology. This position is appropriate for ABD graduate students, postdocs, and early career scientists who are passionate about pedagogy and have a proven track record with relevant courses.

The formal job advertisement is below. You can apply here. We will start reviewing applications in mid-November.

For any questions please contact the search chair, moi – Koleen McCrink (kmccrink@barnard.edu).

Job:

Lecturer – Developmental and Cognitive Psychology

Position Description:

The Department of Psychology at BARNARD COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY seeks a Lecturer to start July of 2025. The Lecturer teaching load at Barnard is 6 courses per year; and teaching expectations include Developmental Psychology laboratory, Cognitive Psychology laboratory, and a seminar of the candidate’s choosing. The Lecturer position is full-time, with opportunities for review and renewal at the 3rd year and promotion at the 7th year of service (to Senior Lecturer).

 

Responsibilities also include maintaining a scholarly profile (either via use of thesis students to conduct research, collaboration with colleagues, or by writing articles or books independently), advising undergraduates in the Psychology major, and performing departmental and college-level service as appropriate for the candidate’s rank.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology at time of appointment, proven capacity for teaching excellence in Developmental Psychology, experience advising and mentoring at the college level, and the ability and desire to perform service within the department and college. We are especially interested in candidates who are able to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds.

 

Review of applications will begin on November 1.

 

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. We especially encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, people active within the LGBTQ community, and individuals from other underrepresented groups in Psychology.

 

Application Requirements:

Applications are submitted online at https://barnard.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Faculty/job/New-York-City-NY/Lecturer—Developmental-and-Cognitive-Psychology_JR4233 and should consist of the following: (1) a cover letter, uploaded under Statement of Interest; (2) a CV, which should include the names and contact information of three references, and (3) a statement that outlines the applicant’s courses taught, mentorship experience, educational philosophy, and research interests, uploaded as the Statement of Teaching and Mentorship. Please note that short-listed candidates will be contacted at a later point to arrange for the solicitation of reference letters.

 

Salary range $85,000 to $120,000.

 

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

 

Barnard College is an historically women’s college in New York City affiliated with Columbia University. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law.  We encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ people, and individuals from other underrepresented groups.